CHS (CHSCN) 10-K 6 Nov 24 2024 FY Annual report Financial data

Cover Page

Cover Page - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024	Nov. 06, 2024
Entity Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-K
Document Annual Report	true
Document Period End Date	Aug. 31, 2024
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	001-36079
Entity Registrant Name	CHS Inc.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	MN
Entity Tax Identification Number	41-0251095
Entity Address, City or Town	Inver Grove Heights
Entity Address, State or Province	MN
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	55077
City Area Code	651
Local Phone Number	355-6000
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Public Float	$ 0
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		0
Entity Central Index Key	0000823277
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2024
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--08-31
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Address, Address Line One	5500 Cenex Drive
Document Financial Statement Error Correction [Flag]	false
8% Preferred Stock [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	8% Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock
Trading Symbol	CHSCP
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
Class B, Series 1 Preferred Stock [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	Class B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, Series 1
Trading Symbol	CHSCO
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
Class B, Series 2 Preferred Stock [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	Class B Reset Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, Series 2
Trading Symbol	CHSCN
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
Class B, Series 3 Preferred Stock [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	Class B Reset Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, Series 3
Trading Symbol	CHSCM
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
Class B, Series 4 Preferred Stock [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	Class B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, Series 4
Trading Symbol	CHSCL
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ

Audit Information

Audit Information	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024
Audit Information [Abstract]
Auditor Location	Minneapolis, Minnesota
Auditor Name	PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Auditor Firm ID	238

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 794,865	$ 1,765,286
Receivables	3,549,917	3,105,811
Inventories	3,067,415	3,215,179
Other current assets	1,296,586	1,042,373
Total current assets	8,708,783	9,128,649
Investments	3,780,967	3,828,872
Property, plant and equipment	5,177,355	4,869,373
Other assets	1,047,970	1,130,524
Total assets	18,715,075	18,957,418
Current liabilities:
Notes payable	306,831	547,923
Current portion of long-term debt	337,266	7,839
Accounts payable	2,697,290	2,930,607
Accrued expenses	783,945	773,054
Other Liabilities, Current	1,275,482	1,639,771
Liabilities, Current	5,400,814	5,899,194
Long-term debt	1,824,194	1,819,819
Other liabilities	728,143	786,016
Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)
Equities:
Preferred stock	2,264,038	2,264,038
Equity certificates	5,982,369	5,911,649
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(296,542)	(265,395)
Capital reserves	2,805,526	2,537,486
Total CHS Inc. equities	10,755,391	10,447,778
Noncontrolling interests	6,533	4,611
Total equities	10,761,924	10,452,389
Total liabilities and equities	$ 18,715,075	$ 18,957,418

Consolidated Statements of Oper

Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues	$ 39,261,229	$ 45,590,004	$ 47,791,666
Cost of goods sold	37,509,902	43,213,739	45,664,745
Gross profit	1,751,327	2,376,265	2,126,921
Marketing, general and administrative expenses	1,166,969	1,032,765	997,835
Operating earnings (loss)	584,358	1,343,500	1,129,086
Interest expense	104,064	137,442	114,156
Other income	(137,630)	(112,131)	(23,760)
Equity income from investments	(479,863)	(689,590)	(771,327)
Income before income taxes	1,097,787	2,007,779	1,810,017
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	4,872	(107,655)	(132,116)
Net income	1,102,659	1,900,124	1,677,901
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	340	(314)	(861)
Earnings attributable to CHS Inc.	$ 1,102,319	$ 1,900,438	$ 1,678,762

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 1,102,659	$ 1,900,124	$ 1,677,901
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Pension and other postretirement benefits	(22,048)	(5,285)	(27,255)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax	(255)	(6,811)	4,019
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(8,844)	2,036	(15,708)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(31,147)	(10,060)	(38,944)
Comprehensive income	1,071,512	1,890,064	1,638,957
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	340	(314)	(861)
Comprehensive income attributable to CHS Inc.	$ 1,071,172	$ 1,890,378	$ 1,639,818

Consolidated Statements of Chan

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equities - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance	$ 10,452,389	$ 9,461,266	$ 9,017,326
Reversal of prior year patronage and redemption estimates	730,000	1,000,000	150,000
Cash patronage dividends payable	(366,012)	(503,057)	(51,026)
Redemptions of equities	(355,925)	(495,790)	(111,818)
Preferred stock dividends	(168,668)	(168,668)	(168,668)
Other, net	(1,372)	(1,426)	(13,505)
Net income	1,102,659	1,900,124	1,677,901
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(31,147)	(10,060)	(38,944)
Estimated patronage refunds	(300,000)	(365,000)	(500,000)
Estimated equity redemptions	(300,000)	(365,000)	(500,000)
Balance	10,761,924	10,452,389	9,461,266
Capital Equity Certificates
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance	3,951,385	3,587,131	3,583,911
Reversal of prior year patronage and redemption estimates	(341,125)	(8,803)	100,000
Redemptions of equities	(342,298)	(482,662)	(101,420)
Other, net	13	(1,821)	(4,163)
Estimated patronage refunds	77,262	706,125	(508,803)
Estimated equity redemptions	(300,000)	(365,000)	(500,000)
Balance	3,753,343	3,951,385	3,587,131
Distribution of patronage refunds	708,106	516,415
Nonpatronage Equity Certificates
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance	27,558	27,933	28,431
Redemptions of equities	(288)	(331)	(501)
Other, net	(9)	(44)	3
Balance	27,261	27,558	27,933
Nonqualified Equity Certificates
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance	1,932,706	1,776,172	1,634,896
Reversal of prior year patronage and redemption estimates	(169,159)	(153,858)	(230,290)
Distribution of patronage refunds	169,232	154,548	235,576
Redemptions of equities	(13,339)	(12,797)	(9,897)
Other, net	(106)	(518)	(7,971)
Estimated patronage refunds	282,431	169,159	153,858
Estimated equity redemptions		0	0
Balance	2,201,765	1,932,706	1,776,172
Preferred Stock
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance	2,264,038	2,264,038	2,264,038
Balance	2,264,038	2,264,038	2,264,038
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance	(265,395)	(255,335)	(216,391)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(31,147)	(10,060)	(38,944)
Balance	(296,542)	(265,395)	(255,335)
Capital Reserves
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance	2,537,486	2,055,682	1,713,976
Reversal of prior year patronage and redemption estimates	1,240,284	1,162,661	280,290
Distribution of patronage refunds	(1,243,350)	(1,174,020)	(286,602)
Preferred stock dividends	(168,668)	(168,668)	(168,668)
Other, net	(2,852)	1,677	585
Net income	1,102,319	1,900,438	1,678,762
Estimated patronage refunds	(659,693)	(1,240,284)	(1,162,661)
Balance	2,805,526	2,537,486	2,055,682
Noncontrolling Interests
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance	4,611	5,645	8,465
Other, net	1,582	(720)	(1,959)
Net income	340	(314)	(861)
Balance	$ 6,533	$ 4,611	$ 5,645

Consolidated Statement of Cash

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	$ 873,862	$ 1,844,587	$ 903,474
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	1,102,659	1,900,124	1,677,901
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
DepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationincludingmajormaintenance	569,891	539,521	536,493
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments, Net of Dividends or Distributions	64,332	(81,272)	(48,847)
Provision for current expected credit losses	5,631	(15,624)	19,920
Gain/recovery on sale of business	0	300	(13,083)
Deferred taxes	(109,846)	(6,429)	39,548
Other, net	(35,427)	(44,546)	(17,833)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Receivables	(335,974)	645,781	(547,564)
Inventories	147,764	437,692	(317,918)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(213,788)	(127,399)	555,446
Other, net	77,638	36,034	62,455
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,272,880	3,284,182	1,946,518
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(808,763)	(564,522)	(354,444)
Proceeds from disposition of property, plant and equipment	15,819	29,645	14,318
Proceeds from sale of business	0	64	73,152
Payments to Acquire Investments	(500,179)	0	0
Expenditures for Major Repairs	(22,748)	(217,413)	(24,768)
CHSCapitalPaymentsForProceedsFromLoansReceivable	(100,184)	(203,843)	(161,340)
Other investing activities, net	(15,533)	5,878	(4,002)
Net cash used in investing activities	(1,431,588)	(950,191)	(457,084)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from notes payable and long-term debt	3,842,339	7,183,395	20,730,750
Payments on notes payable, long-term debt and finance lease obligations	(3,768,121)	(7,385,813)	(21,515,920)
Preferred stock dividends paid	(168,668)	(168,668)	(168,668)
Redemptions of equities	(355,925)	(495,790)	(111,818)
Cash patronage dividends paid	(366,012)	(503,057)	(51,026)
Other financing activities, net	2,134	(25,535)	2,994
Net cash used in financing activities	(814,253)	(1,395,468)	(1,113,688)
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Continuing Operations	2,236	2,590	(14,756)
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect	(970,725)	941,113	360,990
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period	1,765,286	793,957
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period	794,865	1,765,286	793,957
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activities	100,542	139,424	113,726
Income Taxes Paid, Net	129,065	184,444	19,712
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid	54,807	66,492	55,214
Lease Obligation Incurred	8,772	16,505	18,875
Other current liabilities	$ 600,000	$ 730,000	$ 1,000,000

Investments - Schedule of Equit

Investments - Schedule of Equity Method Investment - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Assets, Current	$ 8,708,783	$ 9,128,649
Liabilities, Current	5,400,814	5,899,194
Revenues	39,261,229	45,590,004	$ 47,791,666
Gross Profit	1,751,327	2,376,265	2,126,921
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	1,102,659	1,900,124	1,677,901
Earnings attributable to CHS Inc.	1,102,319	1,900,438	1,678,762
CF Industries Nitrogen
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Assets, Current	604,466	899,246
Assets, Noncurrent	4,929,772	5,355,732
Liabilities, Current	244,867	281,153
Liabilities, Noncurrent	1,935	1,128
Revenues	3,588,649	5,070,489	6,609,758
Gross Profit	1,232,346	2,194,363	3,318,189
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	1,186,890	2,173,715	3,249,005
Earnings attributable to CHS Inc.	275,531	394,678	593,182
Ventura Foods, LLC
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Assets, Current	792,468	1,041,799
Assets, Noncurrent	886,673	609,021
Liabilities, Current	426,281	335,000
Liabilities, Noncurrent	256,126	303,209
Revenues	3,172,061	3,552,194	3,386,998
Gross Profit	468,028	547,107	333,368
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	216,042	406,271	117,666
Earnings attributable to CHS Inc.	$ 108,021	$ 203,136	$ 58,833

Organization, Basis of Presenta

Organization, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Organization, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies	Significant Accounting Policies Significant accounting policies are summarized below or within the related notes to our consolidated financial statements.
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure and Significant Accounting Policies	Organization, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies Organization CHS Inc. (referred to herein as "CHS," "company," "we," "us" or "our") is the nation's leading integrated agricultural cooperative. As a cooperative, CHS is owned by farmers and ranchers and member cooperatives ("members") across the United States. We also have preferred shareholders who own shares of our five series of preferred stock, all of which are listed and traded on the Global Select Market of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("The Nasdaq"). See Note 12, Equities , for more detailed information. We buy commodities from and provide products and services to individual agricultural producers, local cooperatives and other companies (including member and other nonmember customers), both domestically and internationally. Those products and services include initial agricultural inputs such as fuels, farm supplies, crop nutrients and crop protection products, as well as agricultural outputs that include grains and oilseeds, processed grains and oilseeds, renewable fuels and food products. A portion of our operations are conducted through equity investments and joint ventures whose operating results are not fully consolidated with our results; rather, a proportionate share of the income or loss from those entities is included as a component in our net income under the equity method of accounting. Basis of Presentation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of CHS and all our subsidiaries and limited liability companies in which we have control. The effects of all significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated. The notes to our consolidated financial statements refer to our Energy, Ag and Nitrogen Production reportable segments, as well as our Corporate and Other category, which represents an aggregation of individually immaterial operating segments. The Nitrogen Production reportable segment consists of our investment in CF Industries Nitrogen, LLC ("CF Nitrogen"), and allocated expenses. See Note 14, Segment Reporting , for more information. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. We base our estimates on assumptions that are believed to be reasonable, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making estimates, actual results could differ from those estimates. We evaluate our estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis. Significant Accounting Policies Significant accounting policies are summarized below or within the related notes to our consolidated financial statements. Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash Cash equivalents include short-term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at the date of acquisition. The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents approximates the fair value due to the short-term nature of the instruments. Restricted cash is included in our Consolidated Balance Sheets within other current assets and primarily relates to customer deposits for futures and option contracts associated with regulated commodities held in separate accounts as required under federal and other regulations. Pursuant to the requirements of the Commodity Exchange Act, such funds must be carried in separate accounts that are designated as segregated customer accounts, as applicable. Restricted cash also includes funds held in escrow pursuant to applicable regulations limiting their use. The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash as reported within our Consolidated Balance Sheets that aggregates to the amount presented in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. August 31, 2024 2023 2022 (Dollars in thousands) Cash and cash equivalents $ 794,865 $ 1,765,286 $ 793,957 Restricted cash included in other current assets 78,997 79,301 109,517 Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 873,862 $ 1,844,587 $ 903,474 Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Receivables

Receivables	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024
Receivables [Abstract]
Receivables	Receivables Receivables as of August 31, 2024 and 2023, are as follows: 2024 2023 (Dollars in thousands) Trade accounts receivable $ 2,232,203 $ 2,010,162 CHS Capital short-term notes receivable 944,861 845,192 Other 452,662 327,084 Gross receivables 3,629,726 3,182,438 Less allowances and reserves 79,809 76,627 Total receivables $ 3,549,917 $ 3,105,811 Trade Accounts Receivable Trade accounts receivable are recorded at net realizable value, which includes an allowance for expected credit losses in accordance with ASC Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses ("ASC Topic 326"). The allowance for expected credit losses is based on our best estimate of expected credit losses in existing receivable balances and is determined using historical write-off experience, adjusted for various industry and regional data and current expectations of future credit losses. Receivables from related parties are disclosed in Note 18, Related Party Transactions . No third-party customer accounted for more than 10% of the total receivables balance as of August 31, 2024 or 2023. CHS Capital Notes Receivable Notes Receivable CHS Capital, LLC ("CHS Capital"), our wholly-owned subsidiary, has short-term notes receivable from commercial and producer borrowers. The short-term notes receivable have maturity terms of 12 months or less and are reported at their outstanding unpaid principal balances, less an allowance for expected credit losses, as CHS Capital has the intent and ability to hold the applicable loans for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff. The carrying value of CHS Capital short-term notes receivable approximates fair value given the notes' short-term duration and use of market pricing adjusted for risk. Notes receivable from commercial borrowers are collateralized by various combinations of mortgages, personal property, accounts and notes receivable, inventories and assignments of certain regional cooperatives' capital stock. These loans are primarily originated in the states of Minnesota and North Dakota. CHS Capital also has loans receivable from producer borrowers that are collateralized by various combinations of growing crops, livestock, inventories, accounts receivable, personal property and supplemental mortgages and are primarily originated in the same states as the commercial notes, as well as South Dakota. In addition to the short-term balances included in the table above, CHS Capital had long-term notes receivable, with durations of generally not more than 10 years, totaling $74.6 million and $61.1 million as of August 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The long-term notes receivable are included in other assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of August 31, 2024 and 2023, commercial notes represented 18% and 15%, respectively, and producer notes represented 82% and 85%, respectively, of total CHS Capital notes receivable. CHS Capital has commitments to extend credit to customers if there are no violations of any contractually established conditions. As of August 31, 2024, CHS Capital customers had additional available credit of $1.2 billion. Allowance for Loan Losses CHS Capital maintains an allowance for loan losses that is an estimate of current expected losses inherent in the loans receivable portfolio. In accordance with ASC Topic 326, the allowance for loan losses is based on our current expectation for future losses, which takes into consideration historical loss experience, third-party industry forecasts, as well as other quantitative and qualitative factors addressing operational risks and industry trends. Additions to the allowance for loan losses are reflected within marketing, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The portion of loans receivable deemed uncollectible is charged off against the allowance for loan losses. Recoveries of previously charged off amounts increase the allowance for loan losses. No significant amounts of CHS Capital notes were past due as of August 31, 2024 or 2023, and the allowance for loan losses related to CHS Capital notes were not material as of either date. Interest Income Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis using a method that computes simple interest on a daily basis. Accrual of interest on commercial loans receivable is discontinued at the time the receivable is 90 days past due unless the loan is well-collateralized and in process of collection. Past due status is based on contractual terms of the loan. Producer loans receivable are placed in nonaccrual status based on estimates and analysis due to the annual debt service terms inherent to CHS Capital producer loans. In all cases, loans are placed in nonaccrual status or charged off at an earlier date if collection of principal or interest is considered doubtful. Troubled Debt Restructurings Restructuring of a loan constitutes a troubled debt restructuring, or restructured loan, if the creditor, for economic reasons related to the debtor's financial difficulties, grants a concession to the debtor that it would otherwise not consider. Concessions vary by program and borrower. Concessions may include interest rate reductions, term extensions, payment deferrals or the acceptance of additional collateral in lieu of payments. In limited circumstances, principal may be forgiven. When a restructured loan constitutes a troubled debt restructuring, CHS includes these loans within its impaired loans. CHS Capital had no significant troubled debt restructurings during the years ended August 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, and no third-party borrowers that accounted for more than 10% of the total CHS Capital notes receivable or total receivables as of August 31, 2024 or 2023. Loan Participations For the years ended August 31, 2024 and 2023, CHS Capital sold $47.9 million and $60.8 million of notes receivable, respectively, to various counterparties under a master participation agreement. The sales resulted in the removal of notes receivable from the Consolidated Balance Sheets. CHS Capital has no retained interests in the transferred notes receivable, other than collection and administrative services. Proceeds from sales of notes receivable have been included in investing activities in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Fees received related to the servicing of notes receivable are recorded in other income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. We consider the fees received adequate compensation for services rendered and, accordingly, have recorded no servicing asset or liability. Other Receivables Other receivables are comprised of certain other amounts recorded in the normal course of business, including receivables related to vendor rebates, value-added taxes, certain financing receivables and pre-crop financing, primarily to Brazilian farmers, to finance a portion of supplier production costs. We receive volume-based rebates from certain vendors during the year. These vendor rebates are accounted for in accordance with ASC 705, Cost of Sales and Services, based on the terms of the volume rebate program. For rebates that meet the definition of a binding arrangement and are both probable and estimable, we estimate the amount of the rebate we will receive and accrue it as a reduction of the cost of inventory and cost of goods sold over the period in which the rebate is earned. For pre-crop financing arrangements, we do not bear costs or operational risks associated with the related growing crops, although our ability to be paid depends on the crops being produced. The financing is collateralized by future crops, land and physical assets of the farmers, carries a local market interest rate and settles when the farmer's crop is harvested and sold. No significant troubled debt restructurings occurred during the years ended August 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, and no third-party customer or borrower accounted for more than 10% of the total receivables balance as of August 31, 2024 or 2023.

Inventories

Inventories	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	Inventories Inventories as of August 31, 2024 and 2023, are as follows: 2024 2023 (Dollars in thousands) Grain and oilseed $ 888,768 $ 1,099,956 Energy 720,636 645,333 Agronomy 1,126,916 1,111,477 Processed grain and oilseed 124,686 141,360 Other 206,409 217,053 Total inventories $ 3,067,415 $ 3,215,179 Grain, processed grain, oilseed, processed oilseed and other minimally processed soy-based inventories are accounted for in accordance with ASC Topic 330, Inventory , and are stated at net realizable value. These inventories are agricultural commodity inventories that are readily convertible to cash because of their commodity characteristics, widely available markets and international pricing mechanisms. The net realizable value of agricultural commodity inventories is determined using inputs that are generally based on exchange traded prices and/or recent market bids and offers, including location-specific adjustments. Location-specific inputs are driven by local market supply and demand and are generally based on broker or dealer quotations or market transactions in either listed or over-the-counter ("OTC") markets. Changes in the net realizable value of agricultural commodity inventories are recognized in earnings as a component of cost of goods sold. All other inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Costs for inventories produced or modified by us through a manufacturing process include fixed and variable production and raw material costs, and inbound freight costs for raw materials. Costs for inventories purchased for resale include the cost of products and freight incurred to place the products at our points of sale. The costs of certain energy inventories (wholesale refined products, crude oil and asphalt) are determined on the last-in, first-out ("LIFO") method; all other inventories of nongrain products purchased for resale are valued on the first-in, first-out ("FIFO") and average cost methods. As of August 31, 2024 and 2023, we valued approximately 18% and 16%, respectively, of inventories, primarily crude oil and refined fuels within our Energy segment, using the lower of cost, determined on the LIFO method, or net realizable value. If the FIFO method of accounting had been used, inventories would have been higher than the reported amount by $456.3 million and $589.0 million as of August 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. There were no liquidations of LIFO inventories during fiscal 2024 or fiscal 2023.

Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Pr

Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024
Other Current Assets [Abstract]
Other Assets	Other Assets Other assets as of August 31, 2024 and 2023, are as follows: 2024 2023 (Dollars in thousands) Goodwill $ 179,976 $ 179,976 Customer lists, trademarks and other intangible assets 42,105 46,980 Notes receivable (Note 3) 94,325 76,919 Long-term derivative assets (Note 15) 2,853 1,119 Prepaid pension and other benefits (Note 13) 75,935 78,819 Capitalized major maintenance 223,119 289,377 Cash value life insurance 152,772 134,126 Operating lease right of use assets (Note 19) 218,844 254,844 Other 58,041 68,364 Total other assets $ 1,047,970 $ 1,130,524 Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill represents the excess of cost over the fair value of identifiable assets acquired. Goodwill is assessed for impairment on an annual basis as of July 31, either by first assessing qualitative factors to determine whether a quantitative goodwill impairment test is necessary or by proceeding directly to the quantitative test. The quantitative test may be required more frequently if triggering events or other circumstances occur that could indicate impairment. Goodwill is assessed for impairment at the reporting unit level, which has been determined to be our operating segments or one level below our operating segments in certain instances. There were no changes in the net carrying amount of goodwill during fiscal 2024 or fiscal 2023. No goodwill has been allocated to our Nitrogen Production segment, which consists of a single investment accounted for under the equity method of accounting, and allocated expenses. No goodwill impairments were identified as a result of our annual goodwill analyses performed as of July 31, 2024, 2023 or 2022. Management will continue to monitor the results and projected cash flows for each of our businesses to assess whether any reserves or impairments may be necessary in the future. Intangible assets subject to amortization primarily include customer lists, trademarks and noncompete agreements, and are amortized over their respective useful lives (ranging from two August 31, 2024 August 31, 2023 Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net (Dollars in thousands) Customer lists $ 86,389 $ (46,480) $ 39,909 $ 85,341 $ (41,374) $ 43,967 Trademarks and other intangible assets 11,051 (8,855) 2,196 11,332 (8,319) 3,013 Total intangible assets $ 97,440 $ (55,335) $ 42,105 $ 96,673 $ (49,693) $ 46,980 Intangible asset amortization expense for the years ended August 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, was $6.9 million, $6.7 million and $6.8 million, respectively. The estimated annual amortization expense related to intangible assets subject to amortization for future years is as follows: (Dollars in thousands) 2025 $ 6,694 2026 6,513 2027 6,458 2028 6,341 2029 4,706 Thereafter 11,393 Total $ 42,105 Capitalized Major Maintenance Activity related to capitalized major maintenance costs at our refineries for the years ended August 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, is summarized below: Balance at Cost Amortization Balance at (Dollars in thousands) 2024 $ 289,377 $ 21,909 $ (88,167) $ 223,119 2023 147,521 216,762 (74,906) 289,377 2022 196,641 25,401 (74,521) 147,521
Other Current Assets	Other Current Assets Other current assets as of August 31, 2024 and 2023, are as follows: 2024 2023 (Dollars in thousands) Short-term investments $ 500,921 $ — Derivative assets (Note 15) 177,111 320,119 Margin and related deposits 176,821 342,872 Prepaid expenses 202,392 149,682 Supplier advance payments 133,678 136,304 Restricted cash (Note 1) 78,997 79,301 Other 26,666 14,095 Total other current assets $ 1,296,586 $ 1,042,373 Short-Term Investments Our short-term investments balance is comprised of time deposits with a maturity of greater than 90 days and less than 12 months at the date of acquisition. Margin and Related Deposits Many of our derivative contracts with futures and options brokers require us to make margin deposits of cash or other assets. Subsequent margin deposits may also be necessary when changes in commodity prices result in a loss on the contract value to comply with applicable regulations. Our margin and related deposit assets are generally held in separate accounts to support the associated derivative contracts and may be used to fund or partially fund the settlement of those contracts as they expire. Similar to our derivative financial instruments, margin and related deposits are reported on a gross basis. Prepaid Expenses and Supplier Advance Payments

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment	Property, Plant and Equipment Major classes of property, plant and equipment, including finance lease assets, are summarized in the table below as of August 31, 2024 and 2023. 2024 2023 (Dollars in thousands) Land and land improvements $ 404,465 $ 350,703 Buildings 1,394,911 1,242,913 Machinery and equipment 8,223,650 7,979,164 Office equipment and other 548,368 498,430 Construction in progress 859,039 630,542 Gross property, plant and equipment 11,430,433 10,701,752 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 6,253,078 5,832,379 Total property, plant and equipment $ 5,177,355 $ 4,869,373 Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization are provided on the straight-line method by charges to operations at rates based on the expected useful lives of individual or groups of assets (generally 15 to 20 years for land improvements, 20 to 40 years for buildings, five to 20 years for machinery and equipment, and three to 10 years for office equipment and other). Expenditures for maintenance and minor repairs and renewals are expensed. We also capitalize and amortize eligible costs to acquire or develop internal-use software that are incurred during the application development stage. When assets are sold or otherwise disposed of, the cost and related accumulated depreciation and amortization are removed from the related accounts and resulting gains or losses are reflected in operations. Depreciation expense, including amortization of finance lease assets, for the years ended August 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, was $474.8 million, $457.9 million and $458.2 million, respectively. Property, plant and equipment and other long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This evaluation of recoverability is based on various indicators, including the nature, future economic benefits and geographic locations of the assets, historical or future profitability measures and other external market conditions. If these indicators suggest the carrying amounts of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable, potential impairment is evaluated using undiscounted, estimated future cash flows. Should the sum of the expected future net cash flows be less than the carrying value, an impairment loss would be recognized. An impairment loss would be measured as the amount by which the carrying value of the asset or asset group exceeds its fair value. No significant impairments were identified during fiscal 2024, fiscal 2023 or fiscal 2022. We have asset retirement obligations with respect to certain of our refineries and other assets due to various legal obligations to clean and/or dispose of the component parts at the time they are retired. In most cases, these assets can be used for extended and indeterminate periods of time if they are properly maintained and/or upgraded. It is our practice and current intent to maintain refineries and related assets and to continue making improvements to those assets based on technological advances. As a result, we believe our refineries and related assets have indeterminate lives for purposes of estimating asset retirement obligations because dates or ranges of dates upon which we would retire a refinery and related assets cannot reasonably be estimated at this time. When a date or range of dates can reasonably be estimated for the retirement of any component part of a refinery or other asset, we estimate the cost of performing the retirement activities and record a liability for the fair value of that future cost.

Other Assets

Other Assets	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024
Other Assets [Abstract]
Other Assets	Other Assets Other assets as of August 31, 2024 and 2023, are as follows: 2024 2023 (Dollars in thousands) Goodwill $ 179,976 $ 179,976 Customer lists, trademarks and other intangible assets 42,105 46,980 Notes receivable (Note 3) 94,325 76,919 Long-term derivative assets (Note 15) 2,853 1,119 Prepaid pension and other benefits (Note 13) 75,935 78,819 Capitalized major maintenance 223,119 289,377 Cash value life insurance 152,772 134,126 Operating lease right of use assets (Note 19) 218,844 254,844 Other 58,041 68,364 Total other assets $ 1,047,970 $ 1,130,524 Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill represents the excess of cost over the fair value of identifiable assets acquired. Goodwill is assessed for impairment on an annual basis as of July 31, either by first assessing qualitative factors to determine whether a quantitative goodwill impairment test is necessary or by proceeding directly to the quantitative test. The quantitative test may be required more frequently if triggering events or other circumstances occur that could indicate impairment. Goodwill is assessed for impairment at the reporting unit level, which has been determined to be our operating segments or one level below our operating segments in certain instances. There were no changes in the net carrying amount of goodwill during fiscal 2024 or fiscal 2023. No goodwill has been allocated to our Nitrogen Production segment, which consists of a single investment accounted for under the equity method of accounting, and allocated expenses. No goodwill impairments were identified as a result of our annual goodwill analyses performed as of July 31, 2024, 2023 or 2022. Management will continue to monitor the results and projected cash flows for each of our businesses to assess whether any reserves or impairments may be necessary in the future. Intangible assets subject to amortization primarily include customer lists, trademarks and noncompete agreements, and are amortized over their respective useful lives (ranging from two August 31, 2024 August 31, 2023 Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net (Dollars in thousands) Customer lists $ 86,389 $ (46,480) $ 39,909 $ 85,341 $ (41,374) $ 43,967 Trademarks and other intangible assets 11,051 (8,855) 2,196 11,332 (8,319) 3,013 Total intangible assets $ 97,440 $ (55,335) $ 42,105 $ 96,673 $ (49,693) $ 46,980 Intangible asset amortization expense for the years ended August 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, was $6.9 million, $6.7 million and $6.8 million, respectively. The estimated annual amortization expense related to intangible assets subject to amortization for future years is as follows: (Dollars in thousands) 2025 $ 6,694 2026 6,513 2027 6,458 2028 6,341 2029 4,706 Thereafter 11,393 Total $ 42,105 Capitalized Major Maintenance Activity related to capitalized major maintenance costs at our refineries for the years ended August 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, is summarized below: Balance at Cost Amortization Balance at (Dollars in thousands) 2024 $ 289,377 $ 21,909 $ (88,167) $ 223,119 2023 147,521 216,762 (74,906) 289,377 2022 196,641 25,401 (74,521) 147,521

Other Liabilities

Other Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Liabilities Disclosure	Other Current Liabilities Other current liabilities as of August 31, 2024 and 2023, are as follows: 2024 2023 (Dollars in thousands) Customer margin deposits and credit balances $ 95,369 $ 197,315 Customer advance payments 337,045 356,760 Derivative liabilities (Note 15) 243,068 355,696 Dividends and equity payable (Note 12) 600,000 730,000 Total other current liabilities $ 1,275,482 $ 1,639,771

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes CHS is a nonexempt agricultural cooperative and files a consolidated federal income tax return within our tax return period. We are subject to tax on income from nonpatronage sources, nonqualified patronage distributions and undistributed patronage-sourced income. Income tax expense (benefit) is primarily the current tax payable for the period and the change during the period in certain deferred tax assets and liabilities. Deferred income taxes reflect the impact of temporary differences between the amounts of assets and liabilities recognized under U.S. GAAP and such amounts recognized for federal and state income tax purposes, based on enacted tax laws and statutory tax rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. The provision for (benefit from) income taxes for the years ended August 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 is as follows: 2024 2023 2022 (Dollars in thousands) Current: Federal $ 21,608 $ 66,672 $ 56,582 State 23,750 36,925 24,224 Foreign 30,338 3,735 9,833 Total current 75,696 107,332 90,639 Deferred: Federal (63,605) 7,799 41,710 State (15,686) (7,661) 491 Foreign (1,277) 185 (724) Total deferred (80,568) 323 41,477 Total $ (4,872) $ 107,655 $ 132,116 Domestic income before income taxes was $1.0 billion, $2.0 billion and $1.8 billion for the years ended August 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Foreign income (loss) before income taxes was $66.9 million, $55.4 million and ($4.9) million for the years ended August 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Deferred tax assets and liabilities as of August 31, 2024 and 2023, are as follows: 2024 2023 (Dollars in thousands) Deferred tax assets: Accrued expenses $ 56,062 $ 51,960 Postretirement health care and deferred compensation 58,866 51,635 Tax credit carryforwards 91,114 97,730 Loss carryforwards 88,887 111,963 Nonqualified equity 533,784 467,519 Lease obligations 52,980 62,225 Capitalized research and development 69,556 17,941 Other 19,592 25,223 Deferred tax assets valuation allowance (166,590) (182,466) Total deferred tax assets 804,251 703,730 Deferred tax liabilities: Pension costs 7,003 10,596 Investments 130,171 129,683 Property, plant and equipment 618,419 625,403 Lease right of use assets 51,872 60,501 Total deferred tax liabilities 807,465 826,183 Net deferred tax liabilities $ 3,214 $ 122,453 We had total gross loss carryforwards of $275.5 million, as of August 31, 2024, of which $62.8 million will expire over periods ranging from fiscal 2025 to fiscal 2035. The remainder will carry forward indefinitely. Based on estimates of future taxable profits and losses in certain foreign tax jurisdictions, as well as consideration of other factors, we assessed whether a valuation allowance was necessary to reduce specific foreign loss carryforwards to amounts we believe are more likely than not to be realized as of August 31, 2024. If our estimates prove inaccurate, adjustments to the valuation allowances may be required in the future with gains or losses being charged to income in the period such determination is made. Our McPherson refinery's gross state tax credit carryforwards for income tax were approximately $115.3 million and $116.6 million as of August 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The refinery's valuation allowance on Kansas state credits is necessary due to the limited amount of taxable income generated in Kansas by the combined group on an annual basis. Our state tax credits of $115.3 million will begin to expire during fiscal 2025. The reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rates to the effective tax rates for the years ended August 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 is as follows: 2024 2023 2022 Statutory federal income tax rate 21.0 % 21.0 % 21.0 % State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit 0.5 1.1 1.1 Patronage earnings (12.6) (13.0) (13.6) Domestic production activities deduction (6.8) (3.2) (3.2) Export activities at rates other than the U.S. statutory rate 1.4 (0.2) 0.4 Intercompany transfer of business assets — — (0.1) Increase in unrecognized tax benefits 2.7 — — Valuation allowance (0.1) — 0.2 Tax credits (6.2) — — Other (0.3) (0.3) 1.5 Effective tax rate (0.4) % 5.4 % 7.3 % Primary drivers of fiscal 2024 income tax benefit were decreased nonpatronage earnings compared to fiscal 2023, recognition of research and development tax credits and the current Domestic Production Activities Deduction ("DPAD") benefit. Primary drivers of the fiscal 2023 and 2022 income tax expense were increased nonpatronage earnings and other nondeductible items, which were partially offset by the current DPAD benefit. We file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, as well as various state and foreign jurisdictions. Our uncertain tax positions are affected by the tax years that are under audit or remain subject to examination by the relevant taxing authorities. Fiscal years 2017 and 2019 remain subject to examination for certain issues. Reserves are recorded against unrecognized tax benefits when we believe certain fully supportable tax return positions are likely to be challenged and we may or may not prevail. If we determine that a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon audit, based on the technical merits of the position, we recognize the benefit by measuring the amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized. We reevaluate the technical merits of our tax positions and recognize an uncertain tax benefit, or derecognize a previously recorded tax benefit, when there is (i) completion of a tax audit, (ii) effective settlement of an issue, (iii) a change in applicable tax law including a tax case or legislative guidance, or (iv) expiration of the applicable statute of limitations. Significant judgment is required in accounting for tax reserves. A reconciliation of the gross beginning and ending amounts of unrecognized tax benefits for the periods is presented as follows: 2024 2023 2022 (Dollars in thousands) Balance at beginning of period $ 125,853 $ 124,959 $ 122,149 Additions attributable to current year tax positions 2,027 — — Additions attributable to prior year tax positions 32,569 894 2,810 Reductions attributable to prior year tax positions (85,513) — — Reductions attributable to statute expiration (9,821) — — Balance at end of period $ 65,115 $ 125,853 $ 124,959 If we were to prevail on all positions taken in relation to uncertain tax positions, $65.1 million of the unrecognized tax benefits would ultimately benefit our effective tax rate. It is reasonably possible that the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits could significantly change in the next 12 months.

Equities

Equities	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024
Equity [Abstract]
Equities	Equities Patronage and Equity Redemptions In accordance with our bylaws and by action of the Board of Directors, annual net earnings from patronage sources are distributed to consenting patrons following the close of each fiscal year and are based on amounts using financial statement earnings. The cash portion of the qualified patronage distribution, if any, is determined annually by the Board of Directors, with the balance issued in the form of qualified and/or nonqualified capital equity certificates. Total patronage distributions for fiscal 2024 are estimated to be $659.7 million, with the qualified cash portion estimated to be $300.0 million, estimated qualified equity distributions of $77.3 million and estimated nonqualified equity distributions of $282.4 million. The following table presents estimated patronage distributions for the year ending August 31, 2024, and actual patronage distributions for the years ended August 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021: 2025 2024 2023 2022 (Dollars in millions) Patronage distributed in cash $ 300.0 $ 366.0 $ 503.1 $ 51.0 Patronage distributed in equity 359.7 877.3 670.9 235.6 Total patronage distributed $ 659.7 $ 1,243.3 $ 1,174.0 $ 286.6 Annual net earnings from patronage or other sources may be added to the unallocated capital reserve or, upon action by the Board of Directors, may be allocated to members in the form of nonpatronage equity certificates. The Board of Directors authorized, in accordance with our bylaws, that 10% of the earnings from patronage business for fiscal 2024, 2023 and 2022 be added to our capital reserves. Redemptions of outstanding equity are at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Redemptions of capital equity certificates approved by the Board of Directors are divided into two pools, one for nonindividuals (primarily member cooperatives) who may participate in an annual redemption program for qualified equities held by them and another for individual members who are eligible for equity redemptions at age 70 or upon death. In accordance with authorization from the Board of Directors, we expect total redemptions related to the year ended August 31, 2024, which will be distributed in fiscal 2025, to be approximately $300.0 million. This amount is classified as a current liability on our August 31, 2024, Consolidated Balance Sheet. During the years ended August 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, we redeemed in cash, outstanding owners' equities in accordance with authorization from the Board of Directors, in the amounts of $355.9 million, $495.8 million and $111.8 million, respectively. Preferred Stock The following is a summary of our outstanding preferred stock as of August 31, 2024, all shares of which are listed on the Global Select Market of The Nasdaq: Nasdaq Symbol Issuance Date Shares Outstanding Redemption Value Net Proceeds (a) Dividend Rate Dividend Payment Frequency Redeemable Beginning (d) (Dollars in millions) 8% Cumulative Redeemable CHSCP (e) 12,272,003 $ 306.8 $ 311.2 8.00 % Quarterly 7/18/2023 Class B Cumulative Redeemable, Series 1 CHSCO (f) 21,459,066 536.5 569.3 7.875 % Quarterly 9/26/2023 Class B Reset Rate Cumulative Redeemable, Series 2 CHSCN 3/11/2014 16,800,000 420.0 406.2 7.10 % Quarterly 3/31/2024 Class B Reset Rate Cumulative Redeemable, Series 3 CHSCM 9/15/2014 19,700,000 492.5 476.7 6.75 % Quarterly 9/30/2024 Class B Cumulative Redeemable, Series 4 CHSCL 1/21/2015 20,700,000 517.5 501.0 7.50 % Quarterly 1/21/2025 (a) Includes patron equities redeemed with preferred stock. (b) The Class B Reset Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, Series 2 accumulated dividends at a rate of 7.10% per year until March 31, 2024, and subsequently fixed at a rate of 7.10%, based on the terms of the contract and application of the Adjustable Rate (LIBOR) Act. (c) The Class B Reset Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, Series 3 accumulated dividends at a rate of 6.75% per year until September 30, 2024, and subsequently fixed at a rate of 6.75%,based on the terms of the contract and application of the Adjustable Rate (LIBOR) Act. (d) All series of preferred stock are redeemable for cash at our option, in whole or in part, at a per share price equal to the per share liquidation preference of $25.00 per share, plus all dividends accumulated and unpaid on that share to and including the date of redemption, beginning on the dates set forth in this column. (e) The 8% Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock was issued at various times from 2003 through 2010. (f) Shares of Class B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, Series 1 were issued on September 26, 2013; August 25, 2014; March 31, 2016; and March 30, 2017. Preferred Stock Dividends We made dividend payments on our preferred stock of $168.7 million during each of the years ended August 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022. As of August 31, 2024, the Board of Directors had not authorized the issuance of any preferred shares that were not outstanding. The following is a summary of dividends per share by series of preferred stock for the years ended August 31, 2024 and 2023: Years Ended August 31, Nasdaq Symbol 2024 2023 (Dollars per share) 8% Cumulative Redeemable CHSCP $ 2.00 $ 2.00 Class B Cumulative Redeemable, Series 1 CHSCO 1.97 1.97 Class B Reset Rate Cumulative Redeemable, Series 2 CHSCN 1.78 1.78 Class B Reset Rate Cumulative Redeemable, Series 3 CHSCM 1.69 1.69 Class B Cumulative Redeemable, Series 4 CHSCL 1.88 1.88 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component, for the years ended August 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 are as follows: Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Cash Flow Hedges Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Total (Dollars in thousands) Balance as of August 31, 2021, net of tax $ (141,385) $ 4,824 $ (79,830) $ (216,391) Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax: Amounts before reclassifications (52,163) (2,161) (15,809) (70,133) Amounts reclassified out 22,240 7,455 — 29,695 Total other comprehensive income (loss), before tax (29,923) 5,294 (15,809) (40,438) Tax effect 2,668 (1,275) 101 1,494 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (27,255) 4,019 (15,708) (38,944) Balance as of August 31, 2022, net of tax (168,640) 8,843 (95,538) (255,335) Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax: Amounts before reclassifications (13,596) (25,024) 1,829 (36,791) Amounts reclassified out 93 16,044 — 16,137 Total other comprehensive income (loss), before tax (13,503) (8,980) 1,829 (20,654) Tax effect 8,218 2,169 207 10,594 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (5,285) (6,811) 2,036 (10,060) Balance as of August 31, 2023, net of tax (173,925) 2,032 (93,502) (265,395) Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax: Amounts before reclassifications (29,445) 14,950 (10,249) (24,744) Amounts reclassified out 180 (15,287) 1,227 (13,880) Total other comprehensive loss, before tax (29,265) (337) (9,022) (38,624) Tax effect 7,217 82 178 7,477 Other comprehensive loss, net of tax (22,048) (255) (8,844) (31,147) Balance as of August 31, 2024, net of tax $ (195,973) $ 1,777 $ (102,346) $ (296,542) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) were related to pension and other postretirement benefits, cash flow hedges and foreign currency translation adjustments. Pension and other postretirement reclassifications include amortization of net actuarial loss, prior service credit and transition amounts and are recorded as cost of goods sold and marketing, general and administrative expenses (see Note 13, Benefit Plans , for further information). As described in Note 15, Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities

Benefit Plans

Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Benefit Plans	Benefit Plans We have various pension and other defined benefits as well as defined contribution plans in which substantially all employees may participate. We also have nonqualified supplemental executive and Board retirement plans. We provide defined life insurance and health care benefits for certain retired employees and Board of Directors participants. The plan is contributory based on years of service and family status, with retiree contributions adjusted annually. Financial information on changes in projected benefit obligation, plan assets funded and balance sheet status as of August 31, 2024 and 2023, is as follows: Qualified Nonqualified Other Benefits 2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 (Dollars in thousands) Change in benefit obligation: Projected benefit obligation at beginning of period $ 708,511 $ 759,173 $ 20,980 $ 18,257 $ 22,572 $ 24,524 Service cost 37,391 38,579 1,968 1,840 650 670 Interest cost 35,928 30,588 1,043 741 1,144 1,035 Actuarial loss (gain): Experience study and mortality updates 2,988 2,573 244 159 — — Other demographic experience* 18,647 5,181 3,217 1,999 1,465 (553) Discount rate change 21,372 (45,216) 626 (876) 681 (1,312) Plan amendments 223 490 — — — — Benefits paid (64,297) (82,857) (1,635) (1,140) (1,725) (1,792) Projected benefit obligation at end of period $ 760,763 $ 708,511 $ 26,443 $ 20,980 $ 24,787 $ 22,572 Change in plan assets: Fair value of plan assets at beginning of period $ 736,150 $ 787,422 $ — $ — $ — $ — Actual (loss) gain on plan assets 67,559 (8,415) — — — — Company contributions 42,000 40,000 1,635 1,140 1,725 1,792 Benefits paid (64,297) (82,857) (1,635) (1,140) (1,725) (1,792) Fair value of plan assets at end of period $ 781,412 $ 736,150 $ — $ — $ — $ — Funded status at end of period $ 20,649 $ 27,639 $ (26,443) $ (20,980) $ (24,787) $ (22,572) Amounts recognized on balance sheet: Noncurrent assets $ 20,649 $ 27,639 $ — $ — $ — $ — Accrued benefit cost: Current liabilities — — (3,950) (2,880) (2,080) (2,170) Noncurrent liabilities — — (22,493) (18,100) (22,707) (20,402) Ending balance $ 20,649 $ 27,639 $ (26,443) $ (20,980) $ (24,787) $ (22,572) Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss (pretax): Prior service cost (credit) $ 1,216 $ 1,172 $ (47) $ (160) $ (935) $ (1,380) Net loss (gain) 269,122 247,609 8,001 4,294 (14,335) (18,096) Ending balance $ 270,338 $ 248,781 $ 7,954 $ 4,134 $ (15,270) $ (19,476) * Other demographic experience is comprised of all demographic experience different than anticipated, including terminations, retirements, deaths, pay, etc. The accumulated benefit obligation of the qualified pension plans was $727.9 million and $678.4 million as of August 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The accumulated benefit obligation of the nonqualified pension plans was $26.2 million and $20.9 million as of August 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Information for the pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets is set forth below: Years Ended August 31, 2024 2023 (Dollars in thousands) Projected benefit obligation $ 26,443 $ 20,980 Accumulated benefit obligation 26,173 20,908 Components of net periodic benefit costs for the years ended August 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, are as follows: Qualified Nonqualified Other Benefits 2024 2023 2022 2024 2023 2022 2024 2023 2022 (Dollars in thousands) Components of net periodic benefit costs: Service cost $ 37,391 $ 38,579 $ 46,275 $ 1,968 $ 1,840 $ 926 $ 650 $ 670 $ 996 Interest cost 35,928 30,588 17,167 1,043 741 281 1,144 1,035 503 Expected return on assets (47,860) (43,129) (43,958) — — — — — — Prior service cost (credit) amortization 178 149 174 (114) (114) (114) (445) (445) (445) Actuarial loss (gain) amortization 1,796 1,872 23,406 380 245 478 (1,616) (1,615) (1,259) Net periodic benefit cost (benefit) $ 27,433 $ 28,059 $ 43,064 $ 3,277 $ 2,712 $ 1,571 $ (267) $ (355) $ (205) Components of net periodic benefit costs and amounts recognized in other comprehensive loss (income) for the years ended August 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, are as follows: Qualified Nonqualified Other Benefits 2024 2023 2022 2024 2023 2022 2024 2023 2022 (Dollars in thousands) Other comprehensive loss (income): Prior service cost $ 223 $ 490 $ 132 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — Net actuarial loss (gain) 23,309 14,082 59,020 4,087 1,282 (1,537) 2,145 (1,865) (4,243) Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss (1,796) (1,872) (23,406) (380) (245) (478) 1,616 1,615 1,259 Amortization of prior service (credit) costs (178) (149) (174) 114 114 114 445 445 445 Settlement of retiree obligations (a) — — — — — (307) — — — Total recognized in other comprehensive loss (income) $ 21,558 $ 12,551 $ 35,572 $ 3,821 $ 1,151 $ (2,208) $ 4,206 $ 195 $ (2,539) (a) Reflects amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss (income) to net earnings. Estimated amortization in fiscal 2025 from accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic benefit cost is as follows: Qualified Nonqualified Other (Dollars in thousands) Amortization of prior service costs (credit) $ 199 $ (47) $ (445) Amortization of actuarial loss (gain) 12,815 799 (1,192) Plan assumptions for the years ended August 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, are as follows: Qualified Nonqualified Other Benefits 2024 2023 2022 2024 2023 2022 2024 2023 2022 Weighted-average assumptions to determine the net periodic benefit cost: Interest credit rate 4.80 % 4.65 % 4.65 % 4.80 % 4.65 % 4.65 % N/A N/A N/A Discount rate 5.38 % 4.69 % 2.80 % 5.22 % 4.48 % 2.04 % 5.33 % 4.64 % 2.57 % Expected return on plan assets 5.64 % 4.88 % 4.88 % N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Rate of compensation increase 4.98 % 4.93 % 4.79 % 4.98 % 4.93 % 4.79 % N/A N/A N/A Weighted-average assumptions to determine the benefit obligations: Interest credit rate 4.68 % 4.80 % 4.65 % 4.68 % 4.80 % 4.65 % N/A N/A N/A Discount rate 5.09 % 5.38 % 4.69 % 4.78 % 5.23 % 4.49 % 5.01 % 5.33 % 4.64 % Rate of compensation increase 4.98 % 4.98 % 4.93 % 4.98 % 4.98 % 4.93 % N/A N/A N/A A significant assumption for pension costs and obligations is the discount rate. We use a full-yield curve approach by applying the specific spot rates along the yield curve used in the determination of the benefit obligation to the relevant projected cash flows. The discount rate reflects the rate at which the associated benefits could be effectively settled as of the measurement date. In estimating this rate, we look at rates of return on fixed-income investments of similar duration to the liabilities in the plans that receive high investment-grade ratings by recognized ratings agencies. An annual analysis of the risk versus the return of the investment portfolio is conducted to justify the expected long-term rate of return assumption. We generally use long-term historical return information for the targeted asset mix identified in asset and liability studies. Adjustments are made to the expected long-term rate of return assumption when deemed necessary, based upon revised expectations of future investment performance of the overall investment markets. For measurement purposes, an 8.7% annual rate of increase in the per capita cost of covered health care benefits was assumed for the year ended August 31, 2024. The rate was assumed to decrease gradually to 4.5% by 2034 and remain at that level thereafter. Assumed health care cost trend rates have a significant effect on the amounts reported for the health care plans. A one-percentage-point change in the assumed health care cost trend rates would have the following effects: 1% Increase 1% Decrease (Dollars in thousands) Effect on total of service and interest cost components $ 190 $ 160 Effect on postretirement benefit obligation 1,600 1,400 Contributions depend primarily on market returns on the pension plan assets and minimum funding level requirements. During fiscal 2024, we made a discretionary contribution of $42.0 million to the pension plans. Based on the funded status of the qualified pension plans as of August 31, 2024, we do not currently believe we will be required to contribute to these plans in fiscal 2025, although we may voluntarily elect to do so. We expect to pay $6.0 million to participants of the nonqualified pension and postretirement benefit plans during fiscal 2025. Our retiree benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, are anticipated to be paid as follows: Qualified Nonqualified Other Benefits (Dollars in thousands) 2025 $ 69,800 $ 3,950 $ 2,080 2026 72,100 4,080 2,020 2027 73,200 3,870 1,990 2028 75,900 3,560 1,870 2029 78,600 3,330 1,780 2030-2034 366,500 14,350 8,690 We have trusts that hold the assets for the defined benefit plans. CHS has a qualified plan committee that sets investment guidelines with the assistance of external consultants. Investment objectives for the plans' assets are as follows: • Optimize the long-term returns on plan assets at an acceptable level of risk; • Maintain broad diversification across asset classes and among investment managers; and • Focus on long-term return objectives. Asset allocation targets promote optimal expected return and volatility characteristics given the long-term time horizon for fulfilling the obligations of the pension plans. The investment portfolio contains a diversified portfolio of investment categories, including equities, fixed-income securities and real estate. Securities are also diversified in terms of domestic and international securities, short- and long-term securities, growth and value equities, large and small cap stocks, as well as active and passive management styles. Our pension plans' investment policy strategy is such that liabilities match assets. This is being accomplished through the asset portfolio mix by reducing volatility and de-risking the plans. The plans' target allocation percentages range between 45% and 80% for fixed income securities and range between 20% and 55% for equity securities. The qualified plan committee believes that with prudent risk tolerance and asset diversification, the plans should be able to meet pension obligations in the future. Our pension plans' recurring fair value measurements by asset category as of August 31, 2024 and 2023, are presented in the tables below: 2024 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total (Dollars in thousands) Cash and cash equivalents $ 12,416 $ — $ — $ 12,416 Equities: Common/collective trust at net asset value (1) — — — 156,462 Fixed income securities: Other investments 31,298 93,763 — 125,061 Common/collective trust at net asset value (1) — — — 464,611 Partnership and joint venture interests measured at net asset value (1) — — — 22,862 Total $ 43,714 $ 93,763 $ — $ 781,412 2023 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total (Dollars in thousands) Cash and cash equivalents $ 12,505 $ — $ — $ 12,505 Equities: Common/collective trust at net asset value (1) — — — 127,225 Fixed income securities: Other investments 25,143 86,315 — 111,458 Common/collective trust at net asset value (1) — — — 425,180 Partnership and joint venture interests measured at net asset value (1) — — — 59,782 Total $ 37,648 $ 86,315 $ — $ 736,150 (1) In accordance with ASC Topic 820-10, Fair Value Measurement, certain assets that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in the tables above are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the "Financial information on changes in projected benefit obligation, plan assets funded and balance sheet status" table above. Definitions for valuation levels are found in Note 16, Fair Value Measurements . We use the following valuation methodologies for assets measured at fair value: Common/collective trusts. Common/collective trusts primarily consist of equity and fixed income funds and are valued using other significant observable inputs, including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, referenced indices, quoted prices in inactive markets, adjusted quoted prices in active markets, adjusted quoted prices on foreign equity securities that were adjusted in accordance with pricing procedures approved by the trust, etc. Common/collective trust investments can be redeemed daily and without restriction. Redemption of the entire investment balance generally requires a 45- to 60-day notice period. The equity funds provide exposure to large-, mid- and small-cap U.S. equities, international large- and small-cap equities and emerging market equities. The fixed income funds provide exposure to U.S., international and emerging market debt securities. Other investments. Other investments are comprised primarily of investments in U.S. Treasury securities which are valued using quoted market prices and classified within Level 1, as well as various government agency obligations and corporate, foreign government and municipal issue fixed income marketable securities which are valued using institutional bond or broker quotes along with various other market and industry inputs and classified within Level 2. Partnership and joint venture interests. The net asset value of shares held by the plan at year-end is used to value these assets as a practical expedient for fair value. The net asset value is based on the fair value of the underlying assets owned by the trust, minus its liabilities, then divided by the number of units outstanding. Redemptions of these interests generally require a 45- to 60-day notice period. During fiscal 2024 we ceased our participation in the Co-op Retirement Plan, which is a defined benefit plan constituting a multiple employer plan under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and a multiemployer plan under the accounting standards. We have other contributory defined contribution plans covering substantially all employees. Total contributions by us to these plans were $43.5 million, $38.7 million and $35.0 million, for the years ended August 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Segment Reporting

Segment Reporting	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting	Note 14 Segment Reporting We are an integrated agricultural cooperative, providing grain, food, agronomy and energy resources to businesses and consumers on a global basis. We provide a wide variety of products and services, from initial agricultural inputs such as fuels, farm supplies, crop nutrients and crop protection products, to agricultural outputs that include grain and oilseed, processed grain and oilseed, renewable fuels and food products. We define our operating segments in accordance with ASC Topic 280, Segment Reporting , to reflect the manner in which our chief operating decision maker, our Chief Executive Officer, evaluates performance and allocates resources in managing the business. We have aggregated those operating segments into three reportable segments: Energy, Ag and Nitrogen Production. Our Energy segment produces and provides primarily for the wholesale distribution of petroleum products and transportation of those products. Our Ag segment purchases and further processes or resells grain and oilseed originated by our ag retail (formerly referred to as country operations) business, by our member cooperatives and by third parties; serves as a wholesaler and retailer of crop inputs; and produces and markets ethanol. Our Nitrogen Production segment consists of our equity method investment in CF Nitrogen that records earnings and allocated expenses but not revenues. Our supply agreement with CF Nitrogen entitles us to purchase up to a specified quantity of granular urea and UAN annually from CF Nitrogen. Corporate and Other represents our financing and hedging businesses, which primarily consists of a U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission-regulated futures commission merchant ("FCM") for commodities hedging and financial services related to crop production. Our nonconsolidated investments in Ventura Foods and Ardent Mills, LLC ("Ardent Mills") are also included in our Corporate and Other category. Corporate administrative expenses and interest are allocated to each reportable segment and Corporate and Other, based on direct use of services, such as information technology and legal, and other factors or considerations relevant to the costs incurred. Many of our business activities are highly seasonal and our operating results vary throughout the year. Our revenues and IBIT generally trend lower during the second fiscal quarter and increase in the third fiscal quarter. For example, in our Ag segment, our ag retail business generally experiences higher volumes and revenues during the fall harvest and spring planting seasons, which generally correspond to our first and third fiscal quarters, respectively. Additionally, our agronomy business generally experiences higher volumes and revenues during the spring planting season. Our global grain and processing operations are subject to fluctuations in volume and revenues based on producer harvests, world grain prices, demand and international trade relationships. Our Energy segment generally experiences higher volumes and revenues in certain operating areas, such as refined products, in the spring, summer and early fall when gasoline and diesel fuel use by agricultural producers is highest and is subject to global supply and demand forces. Other energy products, such as propane, generally experience higher volumes and revenues during the winter heating and fall crop-drying seasons. Our revenues, assets and cash flows can be significantly affected by global market prices for commodities such as petroleum products, natural gas, grain, oilseed, crop nutrients and flour. Changes in market prices for commodities that we purchase without a corresponding change in the selling prices of those products can affect revenues and operating earnings. Commodity prices are affected by a wide range of factors beyond our control, including weather, crop damage due to plant disease or insects, drought, availability and adequacy of supply, availability of reliable rail and river transportation networks, outbreaks of disease, government regulations and policies, global trade disputes, wars and civil unrest, and general political and economic conditions. While our revenues and operating results are derived primarily from businesses and operations that are wholly-owned or subsidiaries and limited liability companies in which we have a controlling interest, a portion of our business operations are conducted through companies in which we hold ownership interests of 50% or less or do not control the operations. We account for these investments primarily using the equity method of accounting, wherein we record our proportionate share of income or loss reported by the entity as equity income from investments, without consolidating the revenues and expenses of the entity in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. In our Ag segment, this includes our 50% interest in TEMCO, LLC ("TEMCO") and our 50% interest in Producer Ag, LLC ("Producer Ag"). In our Nitrogen Production segment, this consists of our approximate 8.4% membership interest (based on product tons) in CF Nitrogen. In Corporate and Other, this principally includes our 50% ownership in Ventura Foods and our 12% ownership in Ardent Mills. See Note 6, Investments , for more information related to our equity method investments. Reconciling amounts represent the elimination of revenues between segments. Such transactions are executed at market prices to more accurately evaluate the profitability of the individual business segments. Segment information for the years ended August 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, is presented in the tables below. Energy Ag Nitrogen Production Corporate Reconciling Total Year ended August 31, 2024 (Dollars in thousands) Revenues, including intersegment revenues $ 9,339,079 $ 30,432,758 $ — $ 94,113 $ (604,721) $ 39,261,229 Intersegment revenues (572,584) (15,899) — (16,238) 604,721 — Revenues, net of intersegment revenues $ 8,766,495 $ 30,416,859 $ — $ 77,875 $ — $ 39,261,229 Operating earnings (loss) 403,854 241,327 (71,530) 10,707 — 584,358 Interest expense (16,773) 61,982 61,942 22,027 (25,114) 104,064 Other income (11,283) (98,142) (9,176) (44,143) 25,114 (137,630) Equity (income) losses from investments 2,857 (65,190) (275,531) (141,999) — (479,863) Income before income taxes $ 429,053 $ 342,677 $ 151,235 $ 174,822 $ — $ 1,097,787 Capital expenditures $ 204,151 $ 426,291 $ — $ 178,321 $ — $ 808,763 Depreciation and amortization $ 255,795 $ 178,400 $ — $ 47,529 $ — $ 481,724 Total assets as of August 31, 2024 $ 4,262,974 $ 7,279,846 $ 2,544,530 $ 4,627,725 $ — $ 18,715,075 Energy Ag Nitrogen Production Corporate Reconciling Total Year ended August 31, 2023 (Dollars in thousands) Revenues, including intersegment revenues $ 10,761,503 $ 35,456,969 $ — $ 82,107 $ (710,575) $ 45,590,004 Intersegment revenues (664,590) (31,765) — (14,220) 710,575 — Revenues, net of intersegment revenues $ 10,096,913 $ 35,425,204 $ — $ 67,887 $ — $ 45,590,004 Operating earnings (loss) 1,071,492 346,137 (73,828) (301) — 1,343,500 Interest expense 7,672 71,115 60,090 31,487 (32,922) 137,442 Other income (19,456) (88,061) — (37,536) 32,922 (112,131) Equity (income) losses from investments 7,833 (48,725) (394,678) (254,020) — (689,590) Income before income taxes $ 1,075,443 $ 411,808 $ 260,760 $ 259,768 $ — $ 2,007,779 Capital expenditures $ 204,003 $ 308,690 $ — $ 51,829 $ — $ 564,522 Depreciation and amortization $ 254,115 $ 166,982 $ — $ 43,518 $ — $ 464,615 Total assets as of August 31, 2023 $ 4,313,240 $ 7,095,283 $ 2,577,391 $ 4,971,504 $ — $ 18,957,418 Energy Ag Nitrogen Production Corporate Reconciling Total Year ended August 31, 2022 (Dollars in thousands) Revenues, including intersegment revenues $ 10,964,304 $ 37,489,203 $ — $ 45,278 $ (707,119) $ 47,791,666 Intersegment revenues (669,530) (28,992) — (8,597) 707,119 — Revenues, net of intersegment revenues $ 10,294,774 $ 37,460,211 $ — $ 36,681 $ — $ 47,791,666 Operating earnings (loss) 633,832 588,070 (55,600) (37,216) — 1,129,086 Interest expense 6,768 59,118 48,110 5,105 (4,945) 114,156 Other (income) expense (3,474) (46,277) 11,487 9,559 4,945 (23,760) Equity (income) losses from investments 13,987 (82,357) (593,182) (109,775) — (771,327) Income before income taxes $ 616,551 $ 657,586 $ 477,985 $ 57,895 $ — $ 1,810,017 Capital expenditures $ 116,136 $ 203,851 $ — $ 34,457 $ — $ 354,444 Depreciation and amortization $ 250,972 $ 173,488 $ — $ 37,512 $ — $ 461,972 We have international sales, which are predominantly in our Ag segment. The following table presents our sales, based on the geographic location of the subsidiary making the sale, for the years ended August 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022: 2024 2023 2022 (Dollars in thousands) North America (a) $ 36,876,847 $ 43,376,177 $ 45,039,981 South America 515,177 378,021 371,493 Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) 693,454 930,052 1,093,974 Asia Pacific (APAC) 1,175,751 905,754 1,286,218 Total $ 39,261,229 $ 45,590,004 $ 47,791,666 (a) Revenues in North America are substantially all attributed to revenues from the United States. Tangible long-lived assets include our property, plant and equipment, finance lease assets and capitalized major maintenance costs. The following table presents tangible long-lived assets by geographical region based on physical location: 2024 2023 (Dollars in thousands) United States $ 5,330,168 $ 5,088,366 International 70,306 70,384 Total $ 5,400,474 $ 5,158,750

Derivative Financial Instrument

Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities	The following tables present the gross fair values of derivative assets, derivative liabilities and related margin deposits (cash collateral) recorded on our Consolidated Balance Sheets, along with related amounts permitted to be offset in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Although we have certain netting arrangements for our exchange-traded futures and options contracts and certain OTC contracts, we have elected to report our derivative instruments on a gross basis on our Consolidated Balance Sheets under ASC Topic 210-20, Balance Sheet - Offsetting . August 31, 2024 Amounts Not Offset on the Consolidated Balance Sheet but Eligible for Offsetting Gross Amounts Recognized Cash Collateral Derivative Instruments Net Amounts (Dollars in thousands) Derivative assets Commodity derivatives $ 165,709 $ — $ 2,522 $ 163,187 Foreign exchange derivatives 9,029 — 7,100 1,929 Total $ 174,738 $ — $ 9,622 $ 165,116 Derivative liabilities Commodity derivatives $ 221,803 $ 1,601 $ 2,522 $ 217,680 Foreign exchange derivatives 24,476 — 7,100 17,376 Total $ 246,279 $ 1,601 $ 9,622 $ 235,056 August 31, 2023 Amounts Not Offset on the Consolidated Balance Sheet but Eligible for Offsetting Gross Amounts Recognized Cash Collateral Derivative Instruments Net Amounts (Dollars in thousands) Derivative assets Commodity derivatives $ 280,440 $ — $ 4,866 $ 275,574 Foreign exchange derivatives 32,402 — 12,330 20,072 Total $ 312,842 $ — $ 17,196 $ 295,646 Derivative liabilities Commodity derivatives $ 349,131 $ 1,505 $ 4,866 $ 342,760 Foreign exchange derivatives 13,799 — 12,330 1,469 Total $ 362,930 $ 1,505 $ 17,196 $ 344,229 Derivative assets and liabilities with maturities of less than 12 months are recorded in other current assets and other current liabilities, respectively, on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Derivative assets and liabilities with maturities greater than 12 months are recorded in other assets and other liabilities, respectively, on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. The amount of long-term derivative assets recorded on our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of August 31, 2024 and 2023, was $2.9 million and $1.1 million, respectively. The amount of long-term derivative liabilities recorded on our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of August 31, 2024 and 2023, was $6.0 million and $12.6 million, respectively. The following table sets forth the pretax (losses) gains on derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments that have been included in our Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended August 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022: Derivative Type Location of 2024 2023 2022 (Dollars in thousands) Commodity derivatives Cost of goods sold $ 5,380 $ (360,937) $ (568,877) Foreign exchange derivatives Cost of goods sold (31,874) (30,898) 9,587 Foreign exchange derivatives Marketing, general and administrative expenses (2,897) (530) 577 Other derivatives Other income — — 2,057 Total $ (29,391) $ (392,365) $ (556,656) Commodity Contracts When we enter into a commodity purchase or sales commitment, we incur risks related to price changes and performance, including delivery, quality, quantity and shipment period. In the event that market prices decrease, we are exposed to risk of loss for the market value of inventory and purchase contracts with fixed or partially fixed prices. Conversely, we are exposed to risk of loss on our fixed- or partially fixed-price sales contracts in the event that market prices increase. Our use of hedging reduces exposure to price volatility by protecting against adverse short-term price movements but also limits the benefits of favorable short-term price movements. To reduce the price risk associated with fixed-price commitments, we generally enter into commodity derivative contracts, to the extent practical, to achieve a net commodity position within the formal position limits we have established and deemed prudent for each commodity. These contracts are primarily transacted through our FCM on regulated commodity futures exchanges, but may include OTC derivative instruments when deemed appropriate. These contracts are recorded at fair values based on quotes listed on regulated commodity exchanges or the market prices of the underlying products listed on the exchanges, except that certain contracts are accounted for as normal purchase and normal sales transactions. For commodities where there is no liquid derivative contract, risk is managed through the use of forward sales contracts, other pricing arrangements and, to some extent, futures contracts in highly correlated commodities. These contracts are economic hedges of price risk, but are not designated as hedging instruments for accounting purposes. Unrealized gains and losses on these contracts are recognized in cost of goods sold in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. When a futures position is established, initial margin must be deposited with the applicable exchange or broker. The amount of margin required varies by commodity and is set by the applicable exchange at its sole discretion. If the market price relative to a short futures position increases, an additional margin deposit would be required. Similarly, a margin deposit would be required if the market price relative to a long futures position decreases. Conversely, if the market price increases relative to a long futures position or decreases relative to a short futures position, margin deposits may be returned by the applicable exchange or broker. Our policy is to manage our commodity price risk exposure according to internal policies and in alignment with our tolerance for risk. It is our policy that our profitability should come from operations, primarily derived from margins on products sold and grain merchandised, not from hedging transactions. At any one time, inventory and purchase contracts for delivery to us may be substantial. We have risk management policies and procedures that include established net physical position limits. These limits are defined for each commodity and business unit, and business units may include both trader and management limits as appropriate. The limits policy is overseen at a high level by our corporate middle office and compliance team, with day-to-day monitoring procedures being implemented within each individual business unit to ensure any limits overage is explained and exposures reduced, or a temporary limit increase is established if needed. The position limits are reviewed at least annually with our senior leadership and Board of Directors. We monitor current market conditions and may expand or reduce our net position limits or procedures in response to changes in those conditions. The use of hedging instruments does not protect against nonperformance by counterparties to cash contracts. We evaluate counterparty exposure by reviewing contracts and adjusting the values to reflect potential nonperformance. Risk of nonperformance by counterparties includes the inability to perform because of a counterparty's financial condition and the risk that the counterparty will refuse to perform on a contract during periods of price fluctuations where contract prices are significantly different from the current market prices. We manage these risks by entering into fixed-price purchase and sales contracts with preapproved producers and by establishing appropriate limits for individual suppliers. Fixed-price contracts are entered into with customers of acceptable creditworthiness, as internally evaluated. Regarding our use of derivatives, we transact in exchange traded instruments or enter into over-the-counter derivatives that primarily clear through our FCM, which limits our counterparty exposure relative to hedging activities. Historically, we have not experienced significant events of nonperformance on open contracts. Accordingly, we only adjust the estimated fair values of specifically identified contracts for nonperformance. Although we have established policies and procedures, we make no assurances that historical nonperformance experience will carry forward to future periods. As of August 31, 2024 and 2023, we had outstanding commodity futures and options contracts that were used as economic hedges, as well as fixed-price forward contracts related to physical purchases and sales of commodities. The table below presents the notional volumes for all outstanding commodity contracts: 2024 2023 Derivative Type Long Short Long Short (Units in thousands) Grain and oilseed (bushels) 385,426 517,883 506,654 630,803 Energy products (barrels) 8,438 5,014 11,839 8,085 Processed grain and oilseed (tons) 3,600 6,193 7,380 9,437 Crop nutrients (tons) 73 14 70 10 Ocean freight (metric tons) — — 40 — Natural gas (MMBtu) 2,350 500 460 — Foreign Exchange Contracts We conduct a substantial portion of our business in U.S. dollars, but we are exposed to risks relating to foreign currency fluctuations primarily due to global grain marketing transactions in South America, the Asia Pacific region and Europe, and purchases of products from Canada. We use foreign currency derivative instruments to mitigate the impact of exchange rate fluctuations. Although CHS has some risk exposure relating to foreign currency transactions, a larger impact with exchange rate fluctuations is the ability of foreign buyers to purchase U.S. agricultural products and the competitiveness of U.S. agricultural products compared to the same products offered by alternative sources of world supply. The notional amount of our foreign exchange derivative contracts was $1.5 billion and $1.9 billion as of August 31, 2024 and 2023. Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedging Strategies Certain pay-fixed, receive-variable, cash-settled swaps are designated as cash flow hedges of future crude oil purchases in our Energy segment. We also designate certain pay-variable, receive-fixed, cash-settled swaps as cash flow hedges of future refined energy product sales. These hedging instruments and the related hedged items are exposed to significant market price risk and potential volatility. As part of our risk management strategy, we look to hedge a portion of our expected future crude oil needs and the resulting refined product output based on prevailing futures prices, management's expectations about future commodity price changes and our risk appetite. We may also elect to dedesignate certain derivative instruments previously designated as cash flow hedges as part of our risk management strategy. Amounts recorded in other comprehensive income for these dedesignated derivative instruments remain in other comprehensive income and are recognized in earnings in the period in which the underlying transactions affect earnings. As of August 31, 2024 and 2023, the aggregate notional amount of cash flow hedges was 5.5 million and 4.1 million barrels, respectively. The following table presents the fair value of our commodity derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges and the line items on our Consolidated Balance Sheets in which they are recorded as of August 31, 2024 and 2023: Derivative Assets Derivative Liabilities Balance Sheet Location 2024 2023 Balance Sheet Location 2024 2023 (Dollars in thousands) (Dollars in thousands) Other current assets $ 5,226 $ 8,395 Other current liabilities $ 2,781 $ 5,345 The following table presents the pretax losses recorded in other comprehensive income relating to cash flow hedges for the years ended August 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022: 2024 2023 2022 (Dollars in thousands) Commodity derivatives $ (605) $ (12,285) $ (2,071) The following table presents the pretax gains (losses) relating to our existing cash flow hedges that were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into our Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended August 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022: Location of 2024 2023 2022 (Dollars in thousands) Commodity derivatives Cost of goods sold $ 16,454 $ (14,853) $ (6,254)
Derivatives and Fair Value	Note 15 Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities We enter into various derivative instruments to manage our exposure to movements primarily associated with agricultural and energy commodity prices and, to a lesser degree, foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. Except for certain cash-settled swaps related to future crude oil purchases and refined product sales, which are accounted for as cash flow hedges, our derivative instruments represent economic hedges of price risk for which hedge accounting under ASC Topic 815 is not applied. Rather, the derivative instruments are recorded on our Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value with changes in fair value being recorded directly to earnings, primarily within cost of goods sold in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. See Note 16, Fair Value Measurements, for additional information. The majority of our exchange traded agricultural commodity futures are settled daily through CHS Hedging, LLC, our wholly-owned FCM. Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments The following tables present the gross fair values of derivative assets, derivative liabilities and related margin deposits (cash collateral) recorded on our Consolidated Balance Sheets, along with related amounts permitted to be offset in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Although we have certain netting arrangements for our exchange-traded futures and options contracts and certain OTC contracts, we have elected to report our derivative instruments on a gross basis on our Consolidated Balance Sheets under ASC Topic 210-20, Balance Sheet - Offsetting . August 31, 2024 Amounts Not Offset on the Consolidated Balance Sheet but Eligible for Offsetting Gross Amounts Recognized Cash Collateral Derivative Instruments Net Amounts (Dollars in thousands) Derivative assets Commodity derivatives $ 165,709 $ — $ 2,522 $ 163,187 Foreign exchange derivatives 9,029 — 7,100 1,929 Total $ 174,738 $ — $ 9,622 $ 165,116 Derivative liabilities Commodity derivatives $ 221,803 $ 1,601 $ 2,522 $ 217,680 Foreign exchange derivatives 24,476 — 7,100 17,376 Total $ 246,279 $ 1,601 $ 9,622 $ 235,056 August 31, 2023 Amounts Not Offset on the Consolidated Balance Sheet but Eligible for Offsetting Gross Amounts Recognized Cash Collateral Derivative Instruments Net Amounts (Dollars in thousands) Derivative assets Commodity derivatives $ 280,440 $ — $ 4,866 $ 275,574 Foreign exchange derivatives 32,402 — 12,330 20,072 Total $ 312,842 $ — $ 17,196 $ 295,646 Derivative liabilities Commodity derivatives $ 349,131 $ 1,505 $ 4,866 $ 342,760 Foreign exchange derivatives 13,799 — 12,330 1,469 Total $ 362,930 $ 1,505 $ 17,196 $ 344,229 Derivative assets and liabilities with maturities of less than 12 months are recorded in other current assets and other current liabilities, respectively, on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Derivative assets and liabilities with maturities greater than 12 months are recorded in other assets and other liabilities, respectively, on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. The amount of long-term derivative assets recorded on our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of August 31, 2024 and 2023, was $2.9 million and $1.1 million, respectively. The amount of long-term derivative liabilities recorded on our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of August 31, 2024 and 2023, was $6.0 million and $12.6 million, respectively. The following table sets forth the pretax (losses) gains on derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments that have been included in our Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended August 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022: Derivative Type Location of 2024 2023 2022 (Dollars in thousands) Commodity derivatives Cost of goods sold $ 5,380 $ (360,937) $ (568,877) Foreign exchange derivatives Cost of goods sold (31,874) (30,898) 9,587 Foreign exchange derivatives Marketing, general and administrative expenses (2,897) (530) 577 Other derivatives Other income — — 2,057 Total $ (29,391) $ (392,365) $ (556,656) Commodity Contracts When we enter into a commodity purchase or sales commitment, we incur risks related to price changes and performance, including delivery, quality, quantity and shipment period. In the event that market prices decrease, we are exposed to risk of loss for the market value of inventory and purchase contracts with fixed or partially fixed prices. Conversely, we are exposed to risk of loss on our fixed- or partially fixed-price sales contracts in the event that market prices increase. Our use of hedging reduces exposure to price volatility by protecting against adverse short-term price movements but also limits the benefits of favorable short-term price movements. To reduce the price risk associated with fixed-price commitments, we generally enter into commodity derivative contracts, to the extent practical, to achieve a net commodity position within the formal position limits we have established and deemed prudent for each commodity. These contracts are primarily transacted through our FCM on regulated commodity futures exchanges, but may include OTC derivative instruments when deemed appropriate. These contracts are recorded at fair values based on quotes listed on regulated commodity exchanges or the market prices of the underlying products listed on the exchanges, except that certain contracts are accounted for as normal purchase and normal sales transactions. For commodities where there is no liquid derivative contract, risk is managed through the use of forward sales contracts, other pricing arrangements and, to some extent, futures contracts in highly correlated commodities. These contracts are economic hedges of price risk, but are not designated as hedging instruments for accounting purposes. Unrealized gains and losses on these contracts are recognized in cost of goods sold in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. When a futures position is established, initial margin must be deposited with the applicable exchange or broker. The amount of margin required varies by commodity and is set by the applicable exchange at its sole discretion. If the market price relative to a short futures position increases, an additional margin deposit would be required. Similarly, a margin deposit would be required if the market price relative to a long futures position decreases. Conversely, if the market price increases relative to a long futures position or decreases relative to a short futures position, margin deposits may be returned by the applicable exchange or broker. Our policy is to manage our commodity price risk exposure according to internal policies and in alignment with our tolerance for risk. It is our policy that our profitability should come from operations, primarily derived from margins on products sold and grain merchandised, not from hedging transactions. At any one time, inventory and purchase contracts for delivery to us may be substantial. We have risk management policies and procedures that include established net physical position limits. These limits are defined for each commodity and business unit, and business units may include both trader and management limits as appropriate. The limits policy is overseen at a high level by our corporate middle office and compliance team, with day-to-day monitoring procedures being implemented within each individual business unit to ensure any limits overage is explained and exposures reduced, or a temporary limit increase is established if needed. The position limits are reviewed at least annually with our senior leadership and Board of Directors. We monitor current market conditions and may expand or reduce our net position limits or procedures in response to changes in those conditions. The use of hedging instruments does not protect against nonperformance by counterparties to cash contracts. We evaluate counterparty exposure by reviewing contracts and adjusting the values to reflect potential nonperformance. Risk of nonperformance by counterparties includes the inability to perform because of a counterparty's financial condition and the risk that the counterparty will refuse to perform on a contract during periods of price fluctuations where contract prices are significantly different from the current market prices. We manage these risks by entering into fixed-price purchase and sales contracts with preapproved producers and by establishing appropriate limits for individual suppliers. Fixed-price contracts are entered into with customers of acceptable creditworthiness, as internally evaluated. Regarding our use of derivatives, we transact in exchange traded instruments or enter into over-the-counter derivatives that primarily clear through our FCM, which limits our counterparty exposure relative to hedging activities. Historically, we have not experienced significant events of nonperformance on open contracts. Accordingly, we only adjust the estimated fair values of specifically identified contracts for nonperformance. Although we have established policies and procedures, we make no assurances that historical nonperformance experience will carry forward to future periods. As of August 31, 2024 and 2023, we had outstanding commodity futures and options contracts that were used as economic hedges, as well as fixed-price forward contracts related to physical purchases and sales of commodities. The table below presents the notional volumes for all outstanding commodity contracts: 2024 2023 Derivative Type Long Short Long Short (Units in thousands) Grain and oilseed (bushels) 385,426 517,883 506,654 630,803 Energy products (barrels) 8,438 5,014 11,839 8,085 Processed grain and oilseed (tons) 3,600 6,193 7,380 9,437 Crop nutrients (tons) 73 14 70 10 Ocean freight (metric tons) — — 40 — Natural gas (MMBtu) 2,350 500 460 — Foreign Exchange Contracts We conduct a substantial portion of our business in U.S. dollars, but we are exposed to risks relating to foreign currency fluctuations primarily due to global grain marketing transactions in South America, the Asia Pacific region and Europe, and purchases of products from Canada. We use foreign currency derivative instruments to mitigate the impact of exchange rate fluctuations. Although CHS has some risk exposure relating to foreign currency transactions, a larger impact with exchange rate fluctuations is the ability of foreign buyers to purchase U.S. agricultural products and the competitiveness of U.S. agricultural products compared to the same products offered by alternative sources of world supply. The notional amount of our foreign exchange derivative contracts was $1.5 billion and $1.9 billion as of August 31, 2024 and 2023. Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedging Strategies Certain pay-fixed, receive-variable, cash-settled swaps are designated as cash flow hedges of future crude oil purchases in our Energy segment. We also designate certain pay-variable, receive-fixed, cash-settled swaps as cash flow hedges of future refined energy product sales. These hedging instruments and the related hedged items are exposed to significant market price risk and potential volatility. As part of our risk management strategy, we look to hedge a portion of our expected future crude oil needs and the resulting refined product output based on prevailing futures prices, management's expectations about future commodity price changes and our risk appetite. We may also elect to dedesignate certain derivative instruments previously designated as cash flow hedges as part of our risk management strategy. Amounts recorded in other comprehensive income for these dedesignated derivative instruments remain in other comprehensive income and are recognized in earnings in the period in which the underlying transactions affect earnings. As of August 31, 2024 and 2023, the aggregate notional amount of cash flow hedges was 5.5 million and 4.1 million barrels, respectively. The following table presents the fair value of our commodity derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges and the line items on our Consolidated Balance Sheets in which they are recorded as of August 31, 2024 and 2023: Derivative Assets Derivative Liabilities Balance Sheet Location 2024 2023 Balance Sheet Location 2024 2023 (Dollars in thousands) (Dollars in thousands) Other current assets $ 5,226 $ 8,395 Other current liabilities $ 2,781 $ 5,345 The following table presents the pretax losses recorded in other comprehensive income relating to cash flow hedges for the years ended August 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022: 2024 2023 2022 (Dollars in thousands) Commodity derivatives $ (605) $ (12,285) $ (2,071) The following table presents the pretax gains (losses) relating to our existing cash flow hedges that were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into our Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended August 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022: Location of 2024 2023 2022 (Dollars in thousands) Commodity derivatives Cost of goods sold $ 16,454 $ (14,853) $ (6,254)

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement, defines fair value as the price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. We determine fair values of derivative instruments and certain other assets, based on the fair value hierarchy established in ASC Topic 820, which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. Observable inputs are inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best information available in the circumstances. ASC Topic 820 describes three levels within its hierarchy that may be used to measure fair value, and our assessment of relevant instruments within those levels is as follows: Level 1. Values are based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. These assets and liabilities may include exchange-traded derivative instruments, rabbi trust investments, segregated investments and marketable securities. Level 2. Values are based on quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. These assets and liabilities include interest rate, foreign exchange and commodity swaps; forward commodity contracts with a fixed-price component; and other OTC derivatives whose values are determined with inputs that are based on exchange traded prices, adjusted for location-specific inputs that are primarily observable in the market or can be derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data. Level 3. Values are generated from unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are a significant component of the fair value of the assets or liabilities. These unobservable inputs would reflect our own estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing related assets or liabilities. Valuation techniques might include the use of pricing models, discounted cash flow models or similar techniques. The following tables present assets and liabilities, included on our Consolidated Balance Sheets, that are recognized at fair value on a recurring basis and indicate the fair value hierarchy utilized to determine these fair values. Assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is a significant component of the fair value measurement. The lowest level of input is considered Level 3. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the classification of fair value assets and liabilities within the fair value hierarchy levels. Recurring fair value measurements as of August 31, 2024 and 2023, are as follows: 2024 Quoted Prices in Active Markets Significant Other Observable Significant Total (Dollars in thousands) Assets Commodity derivatives $ 2,454 $ 168,481 $ — $ 170,935 Foreign currency derivatives — 9,029 — 9,029 Segregated investments and marketable securities 15,069 136,258 — 151,327 Time deposits — 500,921 — 500,921 Other assets 83,008 — — 83,008 Total $ 100,531 $ 814,689 $ — $ 915,220 Liabilities Commodity derivatives $ 1,641 $ 222,943 $ — $ 224,584 Foreign currency derivatives — 24,476 — 24,476 Total $ 1,641 $ 247,419 $ — $ 249,060 2023 Quoted Prices in Active Markets Significant Other Observable Significant Total (Dollars in thousands) Assets Commodity derivatives $ 5,344 $ 283,491 $ — $ 288,835 Foreign currency derivatives — 32,402 — 32,402 Segregated investments and marketable securities 225,715 — — 225,715 Other assets 89,592 — — 89,592 Total $ 320,651 $ 315,893 $ — $ 636,544 Liabilities Commodity derivatives $ 7,501 $ 346,975 $ — $ 354,476 Foreign currency derivatives — 13,799 — 13,799 Total $ 7,501 $ 360,774 $ — $ 368,275 Commodity and foreign currency derivatives. Exchange-traded futures and options contracts are valued based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets and are classified within Level 1. Our forward commodity purchase and sales contracts with fixed-price components, select ocean freight contracts and other OTC derivatives are determined using inputs that are generally based on exchange-traded prices and/or recent market bids and offers, including location-specific adjustments, and are classified within Level 2. Location-specific inputs are driven by local market supply and demand and are generally based on broker or dealer quotations or market transactions in either listed or OTC markets. Changes in the fair values of these contracts are recognized in our Consolidated Statements of Operations as a component of cost of goods sold. Segregated investments and marketable securities, time deposits and other assets.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies Environmental We are required to comply with various environmental laws and regulations incidental to our normal business operations. To meet our compliance requirements, we establish reserves for future costs of remediation associated with identified issues that are both probable and can be reasonably estimated. Estimates of environmental costs are based on current available facts, existing technology, undiscounted site-specific costs and currently enacted laws and regulations and are included in cost of goods sold and marketing, general and administrative expenses in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. Recoveries, if any, are recorded in the period in which recovery is received. Liabilities are monitored and adjusted as new facts or changes in law or technology occur. The resolution of any such matters may affect consolidated net income for any fiscal period; however, we currently believe any resulting liabilities, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows during any fiscal year. Other Litigation and Claims We are involved as a defendant in various lawsuits, claims and disputes, which are in the normal course of our business. The resolution of any such matters may affect consolidated net income for any fiscal period; however, we currently believe any resulting liabilities, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows during any fiscal year. Guarantees We are a guarantor for lines of credit and performance obligations of related, nonconsolidated companies. Our bank covenants allow maximum guarantees of $1.1 billion, of which $70.2 million were outstanding as of August 31, 2024. We have collateral for a portion of these contingent obligations. We have not recorded a liability related to the contingent obligations as we do not expect to pay out any cash related to them, and the fair values are considered immaterial. The underlying loans to the counterparties for which we provide these guarantees are current as of August 31, 2024. Credit Commitments CHS Capital has commitments to extend credit to customers if there are no violations of any contractually established conditions. As of August 31, 2024, CHS Capital customers had additional available credit of $1.2 billion. Unconditional Purchase Obligations Unconditional purchase obligations are commitments to transfer funds in the future for fixed or minimum amounts or quantities of goods or services at fixed or minimum prices. Our long-term unconditional purchase obligations primarily relate to pipeline and grain handling take-or-pay and throughput agreements and are not recorded on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of August 31, 2024, minimum future payments required under long-term commitments that are noncancelable and that third parties have used to secure financing for facilities that will provide contracted goods, are as follows: Payments Due by Period Total 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Thereafter (Dollars in thousands) Long-term unconditional purchase obligations $ 447,231 $ 85,140 $ 79,357 $ 64,942 $ 57,748 $ 55,115 $ 104,929 Total payments under these arrangements were $84.6 million, $77.8 million and $75.2 million for the years ended August 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	Related Party Transactions We purchase and sell grain and other agricultural commodity products from certain equity investees, primarily CF Nitrogen, Ventura Foods, Ardent Mills, TEMCO and Producer Ag. Sales to and purchases from related parties for the years ended August 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, are as follows: 2024 2023 2022 (Dollars in thousands) Sales $ 2,396,916 $ 1,653,125 $ 1,511,532 Purchases 1,590,955 1,697,780 2,040,357 Receivables due from and payables due to related parties as of August 31, 2024 and 2023, are as follows: 2024 2023 (Dollars in thousands) Due from related parties $ 334,778 $ 80,510 Due to related parties 113,081 90,267 As a cooperative, we are owned by farmers and ranchers and member cooperatives, which are referred to as members. We buy commodities from and provide products and services to our members. Individually, our members do not have a significant ownership in CHS.

Leases, Codification Topic 842

Leases, Codification Topic 842	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024
Leases [Abstract]
lease disclosure	We assess arrangements at inception to determine whether they contain a lease. An arrangement is considered to contain a lease if it conveys the right to control the use of an asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. The right to control the use of an asset must include both (i) the right to obtain substantially all economic benefits associated with an identified asset and (ii) the right to direct how and for what purpose the identified asset is used. Certain service agreements may provide us with the right to use an identified asset; however, most of these arrangements are not considered to represent a lease as we do not control how and for what purpose the identified asset is used. We lease property, plant and equipment used in our operations primarily under operating lease agreements and, to a lesser extent, under finance lease agreements. Our leases are primarily for railcars, equipment, vehicles and office space, many of which contain renewal options and escalation clauses. Renewal options are included as part of the right of use asset and liability when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise the renewal option; however, renewal options are generally not included as we are not reasonably certain to exercise such options. Right of use assets and liabilities for operating and finance leases are recognized under ASC Topic 842 at the lease commencement date for leases in excess of 12 months based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. For measurement and classification of lease agreements, lease and nonlease components are grouped into a single lease component for all asset classes. Variable lease payments are excluded from measurement of right of use assets and liabilities and generally include payments for nonlease components such as maintenance costs, payments for leased assets beyond their noncancelable lease term and payments for other nonlease components such as sales tax. The discount rate used to calculate present value is our collateralized incremental borrowing rate or, if available, the rate implicit in the lease. The incremental borrowing rate is determined for each lease based primarily on its lease term. Certain lease arrangements include rental payments adjusted annually based on changes in an inflation index. Our lease arrangements generally do not contain residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants. Lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The components of lease expense recognized in our Consolidated Statements of Operations as of August 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, are as follows: 2024 2023 2022 (Dollars in thousands) Operating lease expense $ 84,826 $ 77,588 $ 71,209 Finance lease expense: Amortization of assets 9,506 8,966 8,967 Interest on lease liabilities 1,964 1,646 1,469 Short-term lease expense 25,753 20,068 16,915 Variable lease expense 833 650 1,699 Total net lease expense* $ 122,882 $ 108,918 $ 100,259 *Income related to sublease activity is not material and has been excluded from the table above. Supplemental balance sheet information related to operating and finance leases as of August 31, 2024 and 2023, is as follows: Balance Sheet Location 2024 2023 (Dollars in thousands) Operating leases Assets Operating lease right of use assets Other assets $ 218,844 $ 254,844 Liabilities Current operating lease liabilities Accrued expenses $ 61,796 $ 61,094 Long-term operating lease liabilities Other liabilities 161,494 200,758 Total operating lease liabilities $ 223,290 $ 261,852 Finance leases Assets Finance lease assets Property, plant and equipment $ 63,229 $ 64,381 Liabilities Current finance lease liabilities Current portion of long-term debt $ 7,116 $ 6,797 Long-term finance lease liabilities Long-term debt 42,395 42,438 Total finance lease liabilities $ 49,511 $ 49,235 Information related to the lease term and discount rate for operating and finance leases as of August 31, 2024 and 2023, is as follows: 2024 2023 Weighted average remaining lease term (in years) Operating leases 5.1 7.0 Finance leases 8.6 9.6 Weighted average discount rate Operating leases 3.85 % 3.50 % Finance leases 3.99 % 3.78 % Supplemental cash flow and other information related to operating and finance leases as of August 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, is as follows: 2024 2023 2022 (Dollars in thousands) Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 78,614 $ 71,798 $ 61,750 Operating cash flows from finance leases 1,964 1,646 1,469 Financing cash flows from finance leases 7,716 8,571 9,171 Supplemental noncash information: Right of use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities $ 73,183 $ 69,837 $ 54,199 Right of use asset modifications 12,277 28,614 12,887 Maturities of lease liabilities by fiscal year as of August 31, 2024, were as follows: August 31, 2024 Finance Leases Operating Leases (Dollars in thousands) 2025 $ 8,956 $ 71,326 2026 8,308 60,192 2027 7,648 43,430 2028 7,037 28,675 2029 6,320 15,907 Thereafter 19,992 27,770 Total maturities of lease liabilities 58,261 247,300 Less amounts representing interest 8,750 24,010 Present value of future minimum lease payments 49,511 223,290 Less current obligations 7,116 61,796 Long-term obligations $ 42,395 $ 161,494

Schedule II - Valuation and Qua

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves	SCHEDULE II — VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS AND RESERVES Balance at Additions: Deductions: Balance at (Dollars in thousands) Allowances for doubtful accounts 2024 $ 76,627 $ 8,359 $ (5,177) $ 79,809 2023 127,917 2,348 (53,638) 76,627 2022 143,722 25,289 (41,094) 127,917 Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets 2024 $ 182,466 $ 6,745 $ (22,621) $ 166,590 2023 189,685 9,705 (16,924) 182,466 2022 208,810 18,341 (37,466) 189,685 *Net of reserve adjustments.

Pay vs Performance Disclosure

Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
Earnings attributable to CHS Inc.	$ 1,102,319	$ 1,900,438	$ 1,678,762

Insider Trading Arrangements

Insider Trading Arrangements	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false

Organization, Basis of Presen_2

Organization, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of CHS and all our subsidiaries and limited liability companies in which we have control. The effects of all significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated. The notes to our consolidated financial statements refer to our Energy, Ag and Nitrogen Production reportable segments, as well as our Corporate and Other category, which represents an aggregation of individually immaterial operating segments. The Nitrogen Production reportable segment consists of our investment in CF Industries Nitrogen, LLC ("CF Nitrogen"), and allocated expenses. See Note 14, Segment Reporting , for more information.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash Cash equivalents include short-term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at the date of acquisition. The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents approximates the fair value due to the short-term nature of the instruments. Restricted cash is included in our Consolidated Balance Sheets within other current assets and primarily relates to customer deposits for futures and option contracts associated with regulated commodities held in separate accounts as required under federal and other regulations. Pursuant to the requirements of the Commodity Exchange Act, such funds must be carried in separate accounts that are designated as segregated customer accounts, as applicable. Restricted cash also includes funds held in escrow pursuant to applicable regulations limiting their use. The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash as reported within our Consolidated Balance Sheets that aggregates to the amount presented in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. August 31, 2024 2023 2022 (Dollars in thousands) Cash and cash equivalents $ 794,865 $ 1,765,286 $ 793,957 Restricted cash included in other current assets 78,997 79,301 109,517 Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 873,862 $ 1,844,587 $ 903,474
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Fair Value Measurements	ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement, defines fair value as the price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. We determine fair values of derivative instruments and certain other assets, based on the fair value hierarchy established in ASC Topic 820, which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. Observable inputs are inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best information available in the circumstances. ASC Topic 820 describes three levels within its hierarchy that may be used to measure fair value, and our assessment of relevant instruments within those levels is as follows: Level 1. Values are based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. These assets and liabilities may include exchange-traded derivative instruments, rabbi trust investments, segregated investments and marketable securities. Level 2. Values are based on quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. These assets and liabilities include interest rate, foreign exchange and commodity swaps; forward commodity contracts with a fixed-price component; and other OTC derivatives whose values are determined with inputs that are based on exchange traded prices, adjusted for location-specific inputs that are primarily observable in the market or can be derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data. Level 3. Values are generated from unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are a significant component of the fair value of the assets or liabilities. These unobservable inputs would reflect our own estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing related assets or liabilities. Valuation techniques might include the use of pricing models, discounted cash flow models or similar techniques.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	Commodity and foreign currency derivatives. Exchange-traded futures and options contracts are valued based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets and are classified within Level 1. Our forward commodity purchase and sales contracts with fixed-price components, select ocean freight contracts and other OTC derivatives are determined using inputs that are generally based on exchange-traded prices and/or recent market bids and offers, including location-specific adjustments, and are classified within Level 2. Location-specific inputs are driven by local market supply and demand and are generally based on broker or dealer quotations or market transactions in either listed or OTC markets. Changes in the fair values of these contracts are recognized in our Consolidated Statements of Operations as a component of cost of goods sold. Segregated investments and marketable securities, time deposits and other assets.
Equity Method Investments	Joint ventures and other investments in which we have significant ownership and influence but not control, are accounted for in our consolidated financial statements using the equity method of accounting. Our significant equity method investments consist of CF Nitrogen and Ventura Foods, LLC ("Ventura Foods"), which are summarized below.

Revenue Recognition and Deferre

Revenue Recognition and Deferred Revenue (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024
Revenue Recognition and Deferred Revenue [Abstract]
Revenue	We provide a wide variety of products and services, from agricultural inputs such as fuels, farm supplies and agronomy products, to agricultural outputs that include grain and oilseed, processed grains and oilseeds and food products, and renewable fuels production and marketing. We primarily conduct our operations and derive revenues within our Energy and Ag segments. Our Energy segment derives its revenues through refining, wholesaling and retailing of petroleum products. Our Ag segment derives its revenues through origination and marketing of grain, including service activities conducted at export terminals; through wholesale agronomy sales of crop nutrient and crop protection products; from sales of soybean meal, refined soy oil and soyflour products; through production and marketing of renewable fuels; and through retail sales of petroleum and agronomy products, processed sunflowers, and feed and farm supplies. Corporate and Other primarily consists of our financing and hedging businesses. Revenue is recognized when performance obligations under the terms of a contract with a customer are satisfied, which generally occurs when control of the goods has transferred to the customer in accordance with the underlying contract. For the majority of our contracts with customers, control transfers to customers at a point in time when goods and/or services have been delivered, as that is generally when legal title, physical possession and risks and rewards of ownership of the goods and/or services transfer to the customer. In limited arrangements, control transfers over time as the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits of the service as we complete our performance obligation(s). Revenue is recognized as the transaction price we expect to be entitled to in exchange for transferring goods or services to a customer, excluding amounts collected on behalf of third parties. For physically settled derivative sales contracts that are outside the scope of the revenue guidance, we recognize revenue when control of the inventory is transferred. Revenues arising from our financing business are recognized in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 470, Debt ("ASC Topic 470") and fall outside the scope of ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASC Topic 606"). Shipping and Handling Costs Shipping and handling amounts billed to a customer as part of a sales transaction under ASC Topic 606 are included in revenues, and the related costs are included in cost of goods sold. Shipping and handling is treated as a fulfillment activity, rather than a promised service, and therefore is not considered a separate performance obligation. Taxes Collected from Customers and Remitted to Governmental Authorities Revenues are recorded net of taxes collected from customers that are remitted to governmental authorities, with the collected taxes recorded as current liabilities until remitted to the relevant governmental authority. Contract Costs Commissions related to contracts with a duration of less than one year are expensed as incurred. We recognize incremental costs of obtaining contracts as an expense when incurred if the amortization period of the assets we otherwise would have recognized is one year or less. Disaggregation of Revenues The following table presents revenues recognized under ASC Topic 606, disaggregated by reportable segment, as well as the amount of revenues recognized under ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging ("ASC Topic 815"), and other applicable accounting guidance for the years ended August 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022. Other applicable accounting guidance primarily includes revenues recognized under ASC Topic 470 and ASC Topic 842, Leases ("ASC Topic 842"), that fall outside the scope of ASC Topic 606. Year ended August 31, 2024 Reportable Segment* ASC Topic 606 ASC Topic 815 Other Guidance Total Revenues (Dollars in thousands) Energy $ 7,882,666 $ 883,829 $ — $ 8,766,495 Ag 8,833,872 21,571,954 11,033 30,416,859 Corporate and Other 24,649 — 53,226 77,875 Total revenues $ 16,741,187 $ 22,455,783 $ 64,259 $ 39,261,229 Year ended August 31, 2023 Reportable Segment* ASC Topic 606 ASC Topic 815 Other Guidance Total Revenues (Dollars in thousands) Energy $ 8,996,149 $ 1,100,764 $ — $ 10,096,913 Ag 9,808,664 25,606,485 10,055 35,425,204 Corporate and Other 26,001 — 41,886 67,887 Total revenues $ 18,830,814 $ 26,707,249 $ 51,941 $ 45,590,004 Year ended August 31, 2022 Reportable Segment* ASC Topic 606 ASC Topic 815 Other Guidance Total Revenues (Dollars in thousands) Energy $ 9,302,400 $ 992,374 $ — $ 10,294,774 Ag 10,784,831 26,646,003 29,377 37,460,211 Corporate and Other 16,625 — 20,056 36,681 Total revenues $ 20,103,856 $ 27,638,377 $ 49,433 $ 47,791,666 *Our Nitrogen Production reportable segment represents an equity method investment that records earnings and allocated expenses but not revenues. Less than 1% of revenues accounted for under ASC Topic 606 included within the table above are recorded over time and relate primarily to service contracts. Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities Contract assets relate to unbilled amounts arising from goods that have already been transferred to the customer where the right to payment is not conditional on the passage of time. This results in recognition of an asset, as the amount of revenue recognized at a certain point in time exceeds the amount billed to customers. Contract assets are recorded in receivables within our Consolidated Balance Sheets and were $34.7 million and $16.2 million as of August 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Contract liabilities relate to advance payments received from customers for goods and services that we have yet to provide. Contract liabilities of $248.8 million and $240.0 million as of August 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, are recorded within other current liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets, and are recognized as revenues within the next respective fiscal year.

Revenues (Tables)

Revenues (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024
Revenues [Abstract]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]	Year ended August 31, 2024 Reportable Segment* ASC Topic 606 ASC Topic 815 Other Guidance Total Revenues (Dollars in thousands) Energy $ 7,882,666 $ 883,829 $ — $ 8,766,495 Ag 8,833,872 21,571,954 11,033 30,416,859 Corporate and Other 24,649 — 53,226 77,875 Total revenues $ 16,741,187 $ 22,455,783 $ 64,259 $ 39,261,229 Year ended August 31, 2023 Reportable Segment* ASC Topic 606 ASC Topic 815 Other Guidance Total Revenues (Dollars in thousands) Energy $ 8,996,149 $ 1,100,764 $ — $ 10,096,913 Ag 9,808,664 25,606,485 10,055 35,425,204 Corporate and Other 26,001 — 41,886 67,887 Total revenues $ 18,830,814 $ 26,707,249 $ 51,941 $ 45,590,004 Year ended August 31, 2022 Reportable Segment* ASC Topic 606 ASC Topic 815 Other Guidance Total Revenues (Dollars in thousands) Energy $ 9,302,400 $ 992,374 $ — $ 10,294,774 Ag 10,784,831 26,646,003 29,377 37,460,211 Corporate and Other 16,625 — 20,056 36,681 Total revenues $ 20,103,856 $ 27,638,377 $ 49,433 $ 47,791,666

Receivables (Tables)

Receivables (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024
Receivables [Abstract]
Schedule of Receivables	Receivables as of August 31, 2024 and 2023, are as follows: 2024 2023 (Dollars in thousands) Trade accounts receivable $ 2,232,203 $ 2,010,162 CHS Capital short-term notes receivable 944,861 845,192 Other 452,662 327,084 Gross receivables 3,629,726 3,182,438 Less allowances and reserves 79,809 76,627 Total receivables $ 3,549,917 $ 3,105,811

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventories	Inventories as of August 31, 2024 and 2023, are as follows: 2024 2023 (Dollars in thousands) Grain and oilseed $ 888,768 $ 1,099,956 Energy 720,636 645,333 Agronomy 1,126,916 1,111,477 Processed grain and oilseed 124,686 141,360 Other 206,409 217,053 Total inventories $ 3,067,415 $ 3,215,179

Deferred Costs, Capitalized, _2

Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024
Other Current Assets [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Current Assets	Other current assets as of August 31, 2024 and 2023, are as follows: 2024 2023 (Dollars in thousands) Short-term investments $ 500,921 $ — Derivative assets (Note 15) 177,111 320,119 Margin and related deposits 176,821 342,872 Prepaid expenses 202,392 149,682 Supplier advance payments 133,678 136,304 Restricted cash (Note 1) 78,997 79,301 Other 26,666 14,095 Total other current assets $ 1,296,586 $ 1,042,373 Short-Term Investments Our short-term investments balance is comprised of time deposits with a maturity of greater than 90 days and less than 12 months at the date of acquisition. Margin and Related Deposits

Investments (Tables)

Investments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024
Investments [Abstract]
Summary of investments	Investments as of August 31, 2024 and 2023, are as follows: 2024 2023 (Dollars in thousands) Equity method investments CF Industries Nitrogen, LLC $ 2,544,530 $ 2,577,391 Ventura Foods, LLC 511,231 519,169 Ardent Mills, LLC 234,021 265,146 Other equity method investments 353,413 337,281 Other investments 137,772 129,885 Total investments $ 3,780,967 $ 3,828,872
Summarized financial information of equity method investments	The following tables provide aggregate summarized financial information for CF Nitrogen for balance sheets as of August 31, 2024 and 2023, and statements of operations for the 12 months ended August 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022: 2024 2023 (Dollars in thousands) Current assets $ 604,466 $ 899,246 Noncurrent assets 4,929,772 5,355,732 Current liabilities 244,867 281,153 Noncurrent liabilities 1,935 1,128 2024 2023 2022 (Dollars in thousands) Net sales $ 3,588,649 $ 5,070,489 $ 6,609,758 Gross profit 1,232,346 2,194,363 3,318,189 Net earnings 1,186,890 2,173,715 3,249,005 Earnings attributable to CHS Inc. 275,531 394,678 593,182

Property, Plant and Equipment (

Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Major classes of property, plant and equipment, including capital lease assets	Major classes of property, plant and equipment, including finance lease assets, are summarized in the table below as of August 31, 2024 and 2023. 2024 2023 (Dollars in thousands) Land and land improvements $ 404,465 $ 350,703 Buildings 1,394,911 1,242,913 Machinery and equipment 8,223,650 7,979,164 Office equipment and other 548,368 498,430 Construction in progress 859,039 630,542 Gross property, plant and equipment 11,430,433 10,701,752 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 6,253,078 5,832,379 Total property, plant and equipment $ 5,177,355 $ 4,869,373

Other Assets (Tables)

Other Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024
Other Assets [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Assets	Other assets as of August 31, 2024 and 2023, are as follows: 2024 2023 (Dollars in thousands) Goodwill $ 179,976 $ 179,976 Customer lists, trademarks and other intangible assets 42,105 46,980 Notes receivable (Note 3) 94,325 76,919 Long-term derivative assets (Note 15) 2,853 1,119 Prepaid pension and other benefits (Note 13) 75,935 78,819 Capitalized major maintenance 223,119 289,377 Cash value life insurance 152,772 134,126 Operating lease right of use assets (Note 19) 218,844 254,844 Other 58,041 68,364 Total other assets $ 1,047,970 $ 1,130,524
Schedule of Intangible Assets included in Other Assets	Information regarding intangible assets is as follows: August 31, 2024 August 31, 2023 Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net (Dollars in thousands) Customer lists $ 86,389 $ (46,480) $ 39,909 $ 85,341 $ (41,374) $ 43,967 Trademarks and other intangible assets 11,051 (8,855) 2,196 11,332 (8,319) 3,013 Total intangible assets $ 97,440 $ (55,335) $ 42,105 $ 96,673 $ (49,693) $ 46,980
Estimated Amortization Expense Related to Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization	The estimated annual amortization expense related to intangible assets subject to amortization for future years is as follows: (Dollars in thousands) 2025 $ 6,694 2026 6,513 2027 6,458 2028 6,341 2029 4,706 Thereafter 11,393 Total $ 42,105
Activity Related to Capitalized Major Maintenance Costs at Refineries	Activity related to capitalized major maintenance costs at our refineries for the years ended August 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, is summarized below: Balance at Cost Amortization Balance at (Dollars in thousands) 2024 $ 289,377 $ 21,909 $ (88,167) $ 223,119 2023 147,521 216,762 (74,906) 289,377 2022 196,641 25,401 (74,521) 147,521

Notes Payable and Long-Term Deb

Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of notes payable	Notes payable as of August 31, 2024 and 2023, consisted of the following: Weighted-Average Interest Rate 2024 2023 2024 2023 (Dollars in thousands) Notes payable 3.64% 5.37% $ 163,136 $ 375,932 CHS Capital notes payable 4.34% 4.24% 143,695 171,991 Total notes payable $ 306,831 $ 547,923
Schedule of amounts included in long-term debt	Amounts included in long-term debt on our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of August 31, 2024 and 2023, are presented in the table below: 2024 2023 (Dollars in thousands) 3.85% unsecured notes $80 million face amount, due in fiscal 2025 $ 80,000 $ 80,000 3.80% unsecured notes $100 million face amount, due in fiscal 2025 100,000 100,000 4.58% unsecured notes $150 million face amount, due in fiscal 2025 150,000 150,000 4.82% unsecured notes $80 million face amount, due in fiscal 2026 80,000 80,000 4.69% unsecured notes $58 million face amount, due in fiscal 2027 58,000 58,000 3.24% unsecured notes $95 million face amount, due in fiscal 2028 95,000 95,000 4.74% unsecured notes $95 million face amount, due in fiscal 2028 95,000 95,000 5.68% unsecured notes $150 million face amount, due in fiscal 2030 150,000 150,000 3.48% unsecured notes $100 million face amount, due in fiscal 2031 100,000 100,000 4.89% unsecured notes $100 million face amount, due in fiscal 2031 100,000 100,000 5.84% unsecured notes $150 million face amount, due in fiscal 2032 150,000 — 3.58% unsecured notes $65 million face amount, due in fiscal 2033 65,000 65,000 4.71% unsecured notes $100 million face amount, due in fiscal 2033 100,000 100,000 5.93% unsecured notes $150 million face amount, due in fiscal 2034 150,000 — 3.73% unsecured notes $115 million face amount, due in fiscal 2036 115,000 115,000 5.40% unsecured notes $125 million face amount, due in fiscal 2036 125,000 125,000 6.05% unsecured notes $150 million face amount, due in fiscal 2037 150,000 — 6.13% unsecured notes $250 million face amount, due in fiscal 2039 250,000 — Private placement debt 2,113,000 1,413,000 6.85% unsecured term loan from cooperative and other banks, due in fiscal 2026 (a) 1,000 366,000 Term loan 1,000 366,000 Finance lease liabilities 49,511 49,235 Deferred financing costs (4,562) (3,127) Other, including notes and contracts with interest rates from 3.9% to 9.0% 2,511 2,550 Total long-term debt 2,161,460 1,827,658 Less current portion 337,266 7,839 Long-term portion $ 1,824,194 $ 1,819,819 (a) Borrowings are variable under the agreement and bear interest at a base rate plus an applicable margin.
Schedule of minimum future payments	Long-term debt outstanding as of August 31, 2024, has aggregate maturities, excluding fair value adjustments and finance leases (see Note 19, Leases , for a schedule of minimum future lease payments under finance leases), as follows: (Dollars in thousands) 2025 $ 330,620 2026 81,620 2027 58,621 2028 190,600 2029 150 Thereafter 1,455,000 Total $ 2,116,611

Other Liabilities (Tables)

Other Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Current Liabilities	Other current liabilities as of August 31, 2024 and 2023, are as follows: 2024 2023 (Dollars in thousands) Customer margin deposits and credit balances $ 95,369 $ 197,315 Customer advance payments 337,045 356,760 Derivative liabilities (Note 15) 243,068 355,696 Dividends and equity payable (Note 12) 600,000 730,000 Total other current liabilities $ 1,275,482 $ 1,639,771

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of provision for (benefit from) income taxes	The provision for (benefit from) income taxes for the years ended August 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 is as follows: 2024 2023 2022 (Dollars in thousands) Current: Federal $ 21,608 $ 66,672 $ 56,582 State 23,750 36,925 24,224 Foreign 30,338 3,735 9,833 Total current 75,696 107,332 90,639 Deferred: Federal (63,605) 7,799 41,710 State (15,686) (7,661) 491 Foreign (1,277) 185 (724) Total deferred (80,568) 323 41,477 Total $ (4,872) $ 107,655 $ 132,116
Schedule of deferred tax assets and liabilities	Deferred tax assets and liabilities as of August 31, 2024 and 2023, are as follows: 2024 2023 (Dollars in thousands) Deferred tax assets: Accrued expenses $ 56,062 $ 51,960 Postretirement health care and deferred compensation 58,866 51,635 Tax credit carryforwards 91,114 97,730 Loss carryforwards 88,887 111,963 Nonqualified equity 533,784 467,519 Lease obligations 52,980 62,225 Capitalized research and development 69,556 17,941 Other 19,592 25,223 Deferred tax assets valuation allowance (166,590) (182,466) Total deferred tax assets 804,251 703,730 Deferred tax liabilities: Pension costs 7,003 10,596 Investments 130,171 129,683 Property, plant and equipment 618,419 625,403 Lease right of use assets 51,872 60,501 Total deferred tax liabilities 807,465 826,183 Net deferred tax liabilities $ 3,214 $ 122,453
Reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rates to effective tax rates	The reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rates to the effective tax rates for the years ended August 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 is as follows: 2024 2023 2022 Statutory federal income tax rate 21.0 % 21.0 % 21.0 % State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit 0.5 1.1 1.1 Patronage earnings (12.6) (13.0) (13.6) Domestic production activities deduction (6.8) (3.2) (3.2) Export activities at rates other than the U.S. statutory rate 1.4 (0.2) 0.4 Intercompany transfer of business assets — — (0.1) Increase in unrecognized tax benefits 2.7 — — Valuation allowance (0.1) — 0.2 Tax credits (6.2) — — Other (0.3) (0.3) 1.5 Effective tax rate (0.4) % 5.4 % 7.3 %
Reconciliation of the gross beginning and ending amounts of unrecognized tax benefits	A reconciliation of the gross beginning and ending amounts of unrecognized tax benefits for the periods is presented as follows: 2024 2023 2022 (Dollars in thousands) Balance at beginning of period $ 125,853 $ 124,959 $ 122,149 Additions attributable to current year tax positions 2,027 — — Additions attributable to prior year tax positions 32,569 894 2,810 Reductions attributable to prior year tax positions (85,513) — — Reductions attributable to statute expiration (9,821) — — Balance at end of period $ 65,115 $ 125,853 $ 124,959

Equities (Tables)

Equities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table Text Block]	The following is a summary of our outstanding preferred stock as of August 31, 2024, all shares of which are listed on the Global Select Market of The Nasdaq: Nasdaq Symbol Issuance Date Shares Outstanding Redemption Value Net Proceeds (a) Dividend Rate Dividend Payment Frequency Redeemable Beginning (d) (Dollars in millions) 8% Cumulative Redeemable CHSCP (e) 12,272,003 $ 306.8 $ 311.2 8.00 % Quarterly 7/18/2023 Class B Cumulative Redeemable, Series 1 CHSCO (f) 21,459,066 536.5 569.3 7.875 % Quarterly 9/26/2023 Class B Reset Rate Cumulative Redeemable, Series 2 CHSCN 3/11/2014 16,800,000 420.0 406.2 7.10 % Quarterly 3/31/2024 Class B Reset Rate Cumulative Redeemable, Series 3 CHSCM 9/15/2014 19,700,000 492.5 476.7 6.75 % Quarterly 9/30/2024 Class B Cumulative Redeemable, Series 4 CHSCL 1/21/2015 20,700,000 517.5 501.0 7.50 % Quarterly 1/21/2025 (a) Includes patron equities redeemed with preferred stock. (b) The Class B Reset Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, Series 2 accumulated dividends at a rate of 7.10% per year until March 31, 2024, and subsequently fixed at a rate of 7.10%, based on the terms of the contract and application of the Adjustable Rate (LIBOR) Act. (c) The Class B Reset Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, Series 3 accumulated dividends at a rate of 6.75% per year until September 30, 2024, and subsequently fixed at a rate of 6.75%,based on the terms of the contract and application of the Adjustable Rate (LIBOR) Act. (d) All series of preferred stock are redeemable for cash at our option, in whole or in part, at a per share price equal to the per share liquidation preference of $25.00 per share, plus all dividends accumulated and unpaid on that share to and including the date of redemption, beginning on the dates set forth in this column. (e) The 8% Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock was issued at various times from 2003 through 2010. (f) Shares of Class B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, Series 1 were issued on September 26, 2013; August 25, 2014; March 31, 2016; and March 30, 2017. Years Ended August 31, Nasdaq Symbol 2024 2023 (Dollars per share) 8% Cumulative Redeemable CHSCP $ 2.00 $ 2.00 Class B Cumulative Redeemable, Series 1 CHSCO 1.97 1.97 Class B Reset Rate Cumulative Redeemable, Series 2 CHSCN 1.78 1.78 Class B Reset Rate Cumulative Redeemable, Series 3 CHSCM 1.69 1.69 Class B Cumulative Redeemable, Series 4 CHSCL 1.88 1.88
Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component	Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component, for the years ended August 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 are as follows: Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Cash Flow Hedges Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Total (Dollars in thousands) Balance as of August 31, 2021, net of tax $ (141,385) $ 4,824 $ (79,830) $ (216,391) Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax: Amounts before reclassifications (52,163) (2,161) (15,809) (70,133) Amounts reclassified out 22,240 7,455 — 29,695 Total other comprehensive income (loss), before tax (29,923) 5,294 (15,809) (40,438) Tax effect 2,668 (1,275) 101 1,494 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (27,255) 4,019 (15,708) (38,944) Balance as of August 31, 2022, net of tax (168,640) 8,843 (95,538) (255,335) Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax: Amounts before reclassifications (13,596) (25,024) 1,829 (36,791) Amounts reclassified out 93 16,044 — 16,137 Total other comprehensive income (loss), before tax (13,503) (8,980) 1,829 (20,654) Tax effect 8,218 2,169 207 10,594 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (5,285) (6,811) 2,036 (10,060) Balance as of August 31, 2023, net of tax (173,925) 2,032 (93,502) (265,395) Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax: Amounts before reclassifications (29,445) 14,950 (10,249) (24,744) Amounts reclassified out 180 (15,287) 1,227 (13,880) Total other comprehensive loss, before tax (29,265) (337) (9,022) (38,624) Tax effect 7,217 82 178 7,477 Other comprehensive loss, net of tax (22,048) (255) (8,844) (31,147) Balance as of August 31, 2024, net of tax $ (195,973) $ 1,777 $ (102,346) $ (296,542)

Equities Peferred Stock Table (

Equities Peferred Stock Table (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024
Preferred Stock [Abstract]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table Text Block]	The following is a summary of our outstanding preferred stock as of August 31, 2024, all shares of which are listed on the Global Select Market of The Nasdaq: Nasdaq Symbol Issuance Date Shares Outstanding Redemption Value Net Proceeds (a) Dividend Rate Dividend Payment Frequency Redeemable Beginning (d) (Dollars in millions) 8% Cumulative Redeemable CHSCP (e) 12,272,003 $ 306.8 $ 311.2 8.00 % Quarterly 7/18/2023 Class B Cumulative Redeemable, Series 1 CHSCO (f) 21,459,066 536.5 569.3 7.875 % Quarterly 9/26/2023 Class B Reset Rate Cumulative Redeemable, Series 2 CHSCN 3/11/2014 16,800,000 420.0 406.2 7.10 % Quarterly 3/31/2024 Class B Reset Rate Cumulative Redeemable, Series 3 CHSCM 9/15/2014 19,700,000 492.5 476.7 6.75 % Quarterly 9/30/2024 Class B Cumulative Redeemable, Series 4 CHSCL 1/21/2015 20,700,000 517.5 501.0 7.50 % Quarterly 1/21/2025 (a) Includes patron equities redeemed with preferred stock. (b) The Class B Reset Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, Series 2 accumulated dividends at a rate of 7.10% per year until March 31, 2024, and subsequently fixed at a rate of 7.10%, based on the terms of the contract and application of the Adjustable Rate (LIBOR) Act. (c) The Class B Reset Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, Series 3 accumulated dividends at a rate of 6.75% per year until September 30, 2024, and subsequently fixed at a rate of 6.75%,based on the terms of the contract and application of the Adjustable Rate (LIBOR) Act. (d) All series of preferred stock are redeemable for cash at our option, in whole or in part, at a per share price equal to the per share liquidation preference of $25.00 per share, plus all dividends accumulated and unpaid on that share to and including the date of redemption, beginning on the dates set forth in this column. (e) The 8% Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock was issued at various times from 2003 through 2010. (f) Shares of Class B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, Series 1 were issued on September 26, 2013; August 25, 2014; March 31, 2016; and March 30, 2017. Years Ended August 31, Nasdaq Symbol 2024 2023 (Dollars per share) 8% Cumulative Redeemable CHSCP $ 2.00 $ 2.00 Class B Cumulative Redeemable, Series 1 CHSCO 1.97 1.97 Class B Reset Rate Cumulative Redeemable, Series 2 CHSCN 1.78 1.78 Class B Reset Rate Cumulative Redeemable, Series 3 CHSCM 1.69 1.69 Class B Cumulative Redeemable, Series 4 CHSCL 1.88 1.88

Equity (Tables)

Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024
Equity [Abstract]
Patronage	The following table presents estimated patronage distributions for the year ending August 31, 2024, and actual patronage distributions for the years ended August 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021: 2025 2024 2023 2022 (Dollars in millions) Patronage distributed in cash $ 300.0 $ 366.0 $ 503.1 $ 51.0 Patronage distributed in equity 359.7 877.3 670.9 235.6 Total patronage distributed $ 659.7 $ 1,243.3 $ 1,174.0 $ 286.6

Benefit Plans (Tables)

Benefit Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Schedule of defined benefit plans disclosures	Financial information on changes in projected benefit obligation, plan assets funded and balance sheet status as of August 31, 2024 and 2023, is as follows: Qualified Nonqualified Other Benefits 2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 (Dollars in thousands) Change in benefit obligation: Projected benefit obligation at beginning of period $ 708,511 $ 759,173 $ 20,980 $ 18,257 $ 22,572 $ 24,524 Service cost 37,391 38,579 1,968 1,840 650 670 Interest cost 35,928 30,588 1,043 741 1,144 1,035 Actuarial loss (gain): Experience study and mortality updates 2,988 2,573 244 159 — — Other demographic experience* 18,647 5,181 3,217 1,999 1,465 (553) Discount rate change 21,372 (45,216) 626 (876) 681 (1,312) Plan amendments 223 490 — — — — Benefits paid (64,297) (82,857) (1,635) (1,140) (1,725) (1,792) Projected benefit obligation at end of period $ 760,763 $ 708,511 $ 26,443 $ 20,980 $ 24,787 $ 22,572 Change in plan assets: Fair value of plan assets at beginning of period $ 736,150 $ 787,422 $ — $ — $ — $ — Actual (loss) gain on plan assets 67,559 (8,415) — — — — Company contributions 42,000 40,000 1,635 1,140 1,725 1,792 Benefits paid (64,297) (82,857) (1,635) (1,140) (1,725) (1,792) Fair value of plan assets at end of period $ 781,412 $ 736,150 $ — $ — $ — $ — Funded status at end of period $ 20,649 $ 27,639 $ (26,443) $ (20,980) $ (24,787) $ (22,572) Amounts recognized on balance sheet: Noncurrent assets $ 20,649 $ 27,639 $ — $ — $ — $ — Accrued benefit cost: Current liabilities — — (3,950) (2,880) (2,080) (2,170) Noncurrent liabilities — — (22,493) (18,100) (22,707) (20,402) Ending balance $ 20,649 $ 27,639 $ (26,443) $ (20,980) $ (24,787) $ (22,572) Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss (pretax): Prior service cost (credit) $ 1,216 $ 1,172 $ (47) $ (160) $ (935) $ (1,380) Net loss (gain) 269,122 247,609 8,001 4,294 (14,335) (18,096) Ending balance $ 270,338 $ 248,781 $ 7,954 $ 4,134 $ (15,270) $ (19,476)
Schedule of information for pensions plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets	Information for the pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets is set forth below: Years Ended August 31, 2024 2023 (Dollars in thousands) Projected benefit obligation $ 26,443 $ 20,980 Accumulated benefit obligation 26,173 20,908
Schedule of net benefit costs of assumptions used	Components of net periodic benefit costs for the years ended August 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, are as follows: Qualified Nonqualified Other Benefits 2024 2023 2022 2024 2023 2022 2024 2023 2022 (Dollars in thousands) Components of net periodic benefit costs: Service cost $ 37,391 $ 38,579 $ 46,275 $ 1,968 $ 1,840 $ 926 $ 650 $ 670 $ 996 Interest cost 35,928 30,588 17,167 1,043 741 281 1,144 1,035 503 Expected return on assets (47,860) (43,129) (43,958) — — — — — — Prior service cost (credit) amortization 178 149 174 (114) (114) (114) (445) (445) (445) Actuarial loss (gain) amortization 1,796 1,872 23,406 380 245 478 (1,616) (1,615) (1,259) Net periodic benefit cost (benefit) $ 27,433 $ 28,059 $ 43,064 $ 3,277 $ 2,712 $ 1,571 $ (267) $ (355) $ (205)
Schedule of components of net periodic benefit costs and amounts recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)	Components of net periodic benefit costs and amounts recognized in other comprehensive loss (income) for the years ended August 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, are as follows: Qualified Nonqualified Other Benefits 2024 2023 2022 2024 2023 2022 2024 2023 2022 (Dollars in thousands) Other comprehensive loss (income): Prior service cost $ 223 $ 490 $ 132 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — Net actuarial loss (gain) 23,309 14,082 59,020 4,087 1,282 (1,537) 2,145 (1,865) (4,243) Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss (1,796) (1,872) (23,406) (380) (245) (478) 1,616 1,615 1,259 Amortization of prior service (credit) costs (178) (149) (174) 114 114 114 445 445 445 Settlement of retiree obligations (a) — — — — — (307) — — — Total recognized in other comprehensive loss (income) $ 21,558 $ 12,551 $ 35,572 $ 3,821 $ 1,151 $ (2,208) $ 4,206 $ 195 $ (2,539)
Schedule of amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to be recognized over next fiscal year	stimated amortization in fiscal 2025 from accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic benefit cost is as follows: Qualified Nonqualified Other (Dollars in thousands) Amortization of prior service costs (credit) $ 199 $ (47) $ (445) Amortization of actuarial loss (gain) 12,815 799 (1,192)
Schedule of effect of one-percentage-point change in assumed health care cost trend rates	A one-percentage-point change in the assumed health care cost trend rates would have the following effects: 1% Increase 1% Decrease (Dollars in thousands) Effect on total of service and interest cost components $ 190 $ 160 Effect on postretirement benefit obligation 1,600 1,400
Schedule of expected benefit payments	Our retiree benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, are anticipated to be paid as follows: Qualified Nonqualified Other Benefits (Dollars in thousands) 2025 $ 69,800 $ 3,950 $ 2,080 2026 72,100 4,080 2,020 2027 73,200 3,870 1,990 2028 75,900 3,560 1,870 2029 78,600 3,330 1,780 2030-2034 366,500 14,350 8,690
Schedule of defined benefit plans, fair value disclosure	Our pension plans' recurring fair value measurements by asset category as of August 31, 2024 and 2023, are presented in the tables below: 2024 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total (Dollars in thousands) Cash and cash equivalents $ 12,416 $ — $ — $ 12,416 Equities: Common/collective trust at net asset value (1) — — — 156,462 Fixed income securities: Other investments 31,298 93,763 — 125,061 Common/collective trust at net asset value (1) — — — 464,611 Partnership and joint venture interests measured at net asset value (1) — — — 22,862 Total $ 43,714 $ 93,763 $ — $ 781,412 2023 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total (Dollars in thousands) Cash and cash equivalents $ 12,505 $ — $ — $ 12,505 Equities: Common/collective trust at net asset value (1) — — — 127,225 Fixed income securities: Other investments 25,143 86,315 — 111,458 Common/collective trust at net asset value (1) — — — 425,180 Partnership and joint venture interests measured at net asset value (1) — — — 59,782 Total $ 37,648 $ 86,315 $ — $ 736,150 (1) In accordance with ASC Topic 820-10, Fair Value Measurement, certain assets that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in the tables above are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the "Financial information on changes in projected benefit obligation, plan assets funded and balance sheet status" table above.

Segment Reporting (Tables)

Segment Reporting (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Information	Segment information for the years ended August 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, is presented in the tables below. Energy Ag Nitrogen Production Corporate Reconciling Total Year ended August 31, 2024 (Dollars in thousands) Revenues, including intersegment revenues $ 9,339,079 $ 30,432,758 $ — $ 94,113 $ (604,721) $ 39,261,229 Intersegment revenues (572,584) (15,899) — (16,238) 604,721 — Revenues, net of intersegment revenues $ 8,766,495 $ 30,416,859 $ — $ 77,875 $ — $ 39,261,229 Operating earnings (loss) 403,854 241,327 (71,530) 10,707 — 584,358 Interest expense (16,773) 61,982 61,942 22,027 (25,114) 104,064 Other income (11,283) (98,142) (9,176) (44,143) 25,114 (137,630) Equity (income) losses from investments 2,857 (65,190) (275,531) (141,999) — (479,863) Income before income taxes $ 429,053 $ 342,677 $ 151,235 $ 174,822 $ — $ 1,097,787 Capital expenditures $ 204,151 $ 426,291 $ — $ 178,321 $ — $ 808,763 Depreciation and amortization $ 255,795 $ 178,400 $ — $ 47,529 $ — $ 481,724 Total assets as of August 31, 2024 $ 4,262,974 $ 7,279,846 $ 2,544,530 $ 4,627,725 $ — $ 18,715,075 Energy Ag Nitrogen Production Corporate Reconciling Total Year ended August 31, 2023 (Dollars in thousands) Revenues, including intersegment revenues $ 10,761,503 $ 35,456,969 $ — $ 82,107 $ (710,575) $ 45,590,004 Intersegment revenues (664,590) (31,765) — (14,220) 710,575 — Revenues, net of intersegment revenues $ 10,096,913 $ 35,425,204 $ — $ 67,887 $ — $ 45,590,004 Operating earnings (loss) 1,071,492 346,137 (73,828) (301) — 1,343,500 Interest expense 7,672 71,115 60,090 31,487 (32,922) 137,442 Other income (19,456) (88,061) — (37,536) 32,922 (112,131) Equity (income) losses from investments 7,833 (48,725) (394,678) (254,020) — (689,590) Income before income taxes $ 1,075,443 $ 411,808 $ 260,760 $ 259,768 $ — $ 2,007,779 Capital expenditures $ 204,003 $ 308,690 $ — $ 51,829 $ — $ 564,522 Depreciation and amortization $ 254,115 $ 166,982 $ — $ 43,518 $ — $ 464,615 Total assets as of August 31, 2023 $ 4,313,240 $ 7,095,283 $ 2,577,391 $ 4,971,504 $ — $ 18,957,418 Energy Ag Nitrogen Production Corporate Reconciling Total Year ended August 31, 2022 (Dollars in thousands) Revenues, including intersegment revenues $ 10,964,304 $ 37,489,203 $ — $ 45,278 $ (707,119) $ 47,791,666 Intersegment revenues (669,530) (28,992) — (8,597) 707,119 — Revenues, net of intersegment revenues $ 10,294,774 $ 37,460,211 $ — $ 36,681 $ — $ 47,791,666 Operating earnings (loss) 633,832 588,070 (55,600) (37,216) — 1,129,086 Interest expense 6,768 59,118 48,110 5,105 (4,945) 114,156 Other (income) expense (3,474) (46,277) 11,487 9,559 4,945 (23,760) Equity (income) losses from investments 13,987 (82,357) (593,182) (109,775) — (771,327) Income before income taxes $ 616,551 $ 657,586 $ 477,985 $ 57,895 $ — $ 1,810,017 Capital expenditures $ 116,136 $ 203,851 $ — $ 34,457 $ — $ 354,444 Depreciation and amortization $ 250,972 $ 173,488 $ — $ 37,512 $ — $ 461,972
Schedule of Sales Based on Geographic Locations	The following table presents our sales, based on the geographic location of the subsidiary making the sale, for the years ended August 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022: 2024 2023 2022 (Dollars in thousands) North America (a) $ 36,876,847 $ 43,376,177 $ 45,039,981 South America 515,177 378,021 371,493 Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) 693,454 930,052 1,093,974 Asia Pacific (APAC) 1,175,751 905,754 1,286,218 Total $ 39,261,229 $ 45,590,004 $ 47,791,666 (a) Revenues in North America are substantially all attributed to revenues from the United States. Tangible long-lived assets include our property, plant and equipment, finance lease assets and capitalized major maintenance costs. The following table presents tangible long-lived assets by geographical region based on physical location: 2024 2023 (Dollars in thousands) United States $ 5,330,168 $ 5,088,366 International 70,306 70,384 Total $ 5,400,474 $ 5,158,750
Schedule of Long-lived Assets by Geographical Region	The following table presents tangible long-lived assets by geographical region based on physical location: 2024 2023 (Dollars in thousands) United States $ 5,330,168 $ 5,088,366 International 70,306 70,384 Total $ 5,400,474 $ 5,158,750

Derivative Financial Instrume_2

Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of gross fair values of derivative assets, derivative liabilities, and margin deposits (cash collateral)	The following tables present the gross fair values of derivative assets, derivative liabilities and related margin deposits (cash collateral) recorded on our Consolidated Balance Sheets, along with related amounts permitted to be offset in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Although we have certain netting arrangements for our exchange-traded futures and options contracts and certain OTC contracts, we have elected to report our derivative instruments on a gross basis on our Consolidated Balance Sheets under ASC Topic 210-20, Balance Sheet - Offsetting . August 31, 2024 Amounts Not Offset on the Consolidated Balance Sheet but Eligible for Offsetting Gross Amounts Recognized Cash Collateral Derivative Instruments Net Amounts (Dollars in thousands) Derivative assets Commodity derivatives $ 165,709 $ — $ 2,522 $ 163,187 Foreign exchange derivatives 9,029 — 7,100 1,929 Total $ 174,738 $ — $ 9,622 $ 165,116 Derivative liabilities Commodity derivatives $ 221,803 $ 1,601 $ 2,522 $ 217,680 Foreign exchange derivatives 24,476 — 7,100 17,376 Total $ 246,279 $ 1,601 $ 9,622 $ 235,056 August 31, 2023 Amounts Not Offset on the Consolidated Balance Sheet but Eligible for Offsetting Gross Amounts Recognized Cash Collateral Derivative Instruments Net Amounts (Dollars in thousands) Derivative assets Commodity derivatives $ 280,440 $ — $ 4,866 $ 275,574 Foreign exchange derivatives 32,402 — 12,330 20,072 Total $ 312,842 $ — $ 17,196 $ 295,646 Derivative liabilities Commodity derivatives $ 349,131 $ 1,505 $ 4,866 $ 342,760 Foreign exchange derivatives 13,799 — 12,330 1,469 Total $ 362,930 $ 1,505 $ 17,196 $ 344,229
Pretax gains (losses) on derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments	The following table sets forth the pretax (losses) gains on derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments that have been included in our Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended August 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022: Derivative Type Location of 2024 2023 2022 (Dollars in thousands) Commodity derivatives Cost of goods sold $ 5,380 $ (360,937) $ (568,877) Foreign exchange derivatives Cost of goods sold (31,874) (30,898) 9,587 Foreign exchange derivatives Marketing, general and administrative expenses (2,897) (530) 577 Other derivatives Other income — — 2,057 Total $ (29,391) $ (392,365) $ (556,656)
Schedule of notional volumes for outstanding commodity contracts	The table below presents the notional volumes for all outstanding commodity contracts: 2024 2023 Derivative Type Long Short Long Short (Units in thousands) Grain and oilseed (bushels) 385,426 517,883 506,654 630,803 Energy products (barrels) 8,438 5,014 11,839 8,085 Processed grain and oilseed (tons) 3,600 6,193 7,380 9,437 Crop nutrients (tons) 73 14 70 10 Ocean freight (metric tons) — — 40 — Natural gas (MMBtu) 2,350 500 460 —
Schedule of fair value of derivative interest rate swap instruments designated as fair value hedges	The following table presents the fair value of our commodity derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges and the line items on our Consolidated Balance Sheets in which they are recorded as of August 31, 2024 and 2023: Derivative Assets Derivative Liabilities Balance Sheet Location 2024 2023 Balance Sheet Location 2024 2023 (Dollars in thousands) (Dollars in thousands) Other current assets $ 5,226 $ 8,395 Other current liabilities $ 2,781 $ 5,345
Schedule of pretax gains (losses) on derivatives accounted for as hedging instruments	The following table presents the pretax losses recorded in other comprehensive income relating to cash flow hedges for the years ended August 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022: 2024 2023 2022 (Dollars in thousands) Commodity derivatives $ (605) $ (12,285) $ (2,071)

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of assets and liabilities recognized at fair value on a recurring basis	The following tables present assets and liabilities, included on our Consolidated Balance Sheets, that are recognized at fair value on a recurring basis and indicate the fair value hierarchy utilized to determine these fair values. Assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is a significant component of the fair value measurement. The lowest level of input is considered Level 3. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the classification of fair value assets and liabilities within the fair value hierarchy levels. Recurring fair value measurements as of August 31, 2024 and 2023, are as follows: 2024 Quoted Prices in Active Markets Significant Other Observable Significant Total (Dollars in thousands) Assets Commodity derivatives $ 2,454 $ 168,481 $ — $ 170,935 Foreign currency derivatives — 9,029 — 9,029 Segregated investments and marketable securities 15,069 136,258 — 151,327 Time deposits — 500,921 — 500,921 Other assets 83,008 — — 83,008 Total $ 100,531 $ 814,689 $ — $ 915,220 Liabilities Commodity derivatives $ 1,641 $ 222,943 $ — $ 224,584 Foreign currency derivatives — 24,476 — 24,476 Total $ 1,641 $ 247,419 $ — $ 249,060 2023 Quoted Prices in Active Markets Significant Other Observable Significant Total (Dollars in thousands) Assets Commodity derivatives $ 5,344 $ 283,491 $ — $ 288,835 Foreign currency derivatives — 32,402 — 32,402 Segregated investments and marketable securities 225,715 — — 225,715 Other assets 89,592 — — 89,592 Total $ 320,651 $ 315,893 $ — $ 636,544 Liabilities Commodity derivatives $ 7,501 $ 346,975 $ — $ 354,476 Foreign currency derivatives — 13,799 — 13,799 Total $ 7,501 $ 360,774 $ — $ 368,275

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligations disclosure	As of August 31, 2024, minimum future payments required under long-term commitments that are noncancelable and that third parties have used to secure financing for facilities that will provide contracted goods, are as follows: Payments Due by Period Total 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Thereafter (Dollars in thousands) Long-term unconditional purchase obligations $ 447,231 $ 85,140 $ 79,357 $ 64,942 $ 57,748 $ 55,115 $ 104,929

Related Party Transactions (Tab

Related Party Transactions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Schedule of related party transactions	, primarily CF Nitrogen, Ventura Foods, Ardent Mills, TEMCO and Producer Ag. Sales to and purchases from related parties for the years ended August 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, are as follows: 2024 2023 2022 (Dollars in thousands) Sales $ 2,396,916 $ 1,653,125 $ 1,511,532 Purchases 1,590,955 1,697,780 2,040,357 Receivables due from and payables due to related parties as of August 31, 2024 and 2023, are as follows: 2024 2023 (Dollars in thousands) Due from related parties $ 334,778 $ 80,510 Due to related parties 113,081 90,267

Leases, Codification Topic 842

Leases, Codification Topic 842 (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024
Leases [Abstract]
lease liability maturity	Maturities of lease liabilities by fiscal year as of August 31, 2024, were as follows: August 31, 2024 Finance Leases Operating Leases (Dollars in thousands) 2025 $ 8,956 $ 71,326 2026 8,308 60,192 2027 7,648 43,430 2028 7,037 28,675 2029 6,320 15,907 Thereafter 19,992 27,770 Total maturities of lease liabilities 58,261 247,300 Less amounts representing interest 8,750 24,010 Present value of future minimum lease payments 49,511 223,290 Less current obligations 7,116 61,796 Long-term obligations $ 42,395 $ 161,494
Lease Cash Inflow and Other Information Disclosure	Supplemental cash flow and other information related to operating and finance leases as of August 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, is as follows: 2024 2023 2022 (Dollars in thousands) Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 78,614 $ 71,798 $ 61,750 Operating cash flows from finance leases 1,964 1,646 1,469 Financing cash flows from finance leases 7,716 8,571 9,171 Supplemental noncash information: Right of use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities $ 73,183 $ 69,837 $ 54,199 Right of use asset modifications 12,277 28,614 12,887

Organization, Basis of Presen_3

Organization, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies Reconciliation of Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022	Aug. 31, 2021
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 794,865	$ 1,765,286	$ 793,957
Restricted Cash, Current	78,997	79,301	109,517
Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	$ 873,862	$ 1,844,587	$ 903,474	$ 542,484

Revenues (Details)

Revenues (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023
Contract with Customer, Liability, Current	$ 248.8	$ 240
Commodity Contract Asset, Current	$ 34.7	$ 16.2

Revenues Disaggregated Revenue

Revenues Disaggregated Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]	Year ended August 31, 2024 Reportable Segment* ASC Topic 606 ASC Topic 815 Other Guidance Total Revenues (Dollars in thousands) Energy $ 7,882,666 $ 883,829 $ — $ 8,766,495 Ag 8,833,872 21,571,954 11,033 30,416,859 Corporate and Other 24,649 — 53,226 77,875 Total revenues $ 16,741,187 $ 22,455,783 $ 64,259 $ 39,261,229 Year ended August 31, 2023 Reportable Segment* ASC Topic 606 ASC Topic 815 Other Guidance Total Revenues (Dollars in thousands) Energy $ 8,996,149 $ 1,100,764 $ — $ 10,096,913 Ag 9,808,664 25,606,485 10,055 35,425,204 Corporate and Other 26,001 — 41,886 67,887 Total revenues $ 18,830,814 $ 26,707,249 $ 51,941 $ 45,590,004 Year ended August 31, 2022 Reportable Segment* ASC Topic 606 ASC Topic 815 Other Guidance Total Revenues (Dollars in thousands) Energy $ 9,302,400 $ 992,374 $ — $ 10,294,774 Ag 10,784,831 26,646,003 29,377 37,460,211 Corporate and Other 16,625 — 20,056 36,681 Total revenues $ 20,103,856 $ 27,638,377 $ 49,433 $ 47,791,666
Revenues	$ 39,261,229	$ 45,590,004	$ 47,791,666
Accounting Standards Update 2017-12 [Member]
Revenues	22,455,783	26,707,249	27,638,377
Other Guidance [Member]
Revenues	64,259	51,941	49,433
ASC Topic 606
Revenues	16,741,187	18,830,814	20,103,856
Energy
Revenues	8,766,495	10,096,913	10,294,774
Energy | Accounting Standards Update 2017-12 [Member]
Revenues	883,829	1,100,764	992,374
Energy | Other Guidance [Member]
Revenues	0	0	0
Energy | ASC Topic 606
Revenues	7,882,666	8,996,149	9,302,400
Ag
Revenues	30,416,859	35,425,204	37,460,211
Ag | Accounting Standards Update 2017-12 [Member]
Revenues	21,571,954	25,606,485	26,646,003
Ag | Other Guidance [Member]
Revenues	11,033	10,055	29,377
Ag | ASC Topic 606
Revenues	8,833,872	9,808,664	10,784,831
Corporate and Other
Revenues	77,875	67,887	36,681
Corporate and Other | Accounting Standards Update 2017-12 [Member]
Revenues	0	0	0
Corporate and Other | Other Guidance [Member]
Revenues	53,226	41,886	20,056
Corporate and Other | ASC Topic 606
Revenues	$ 24,649	$ 26,001	$ 16,625

Receivables - Schedule of Recei

Receivables - Schedule of Receivables (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023
Receivables [Abstract]
Trade accounts receivable	$ 2,232,203	$ 2,010,162
CHS Capital short-term notes receivable	944,861	845,192
Other	452,662	327,084
Receivables, gross	3,629,726	3,182,438
Less allowances and reserves	79,809	76,627
Total receivables	$ 3,549,917	$ 3,105,811

Receivables - Narrative (Detail

Receivables - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
CHS Capital long-term notes receivable	$ 74.6	$ 61.1
Percentage of commercial notes to CHS Capital long-term notes receivable	18%	15%
Percentage of producer notes to CHS Capital long-term notes receivable	82%	85%
Interest income accrual, discontinued, term	90 days
Maximum
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
CHS Capital short-term notes receivable, term	12 months
Long-term notes receivable, term	10 years
CHS Capital
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Additional available credit	$ 1,200
CHS Capital Notes Receivable
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loan loss reserves	0
Note receivables sold under loan participations	$ 47.9	$ 60.8

Inventories - Schedule of Inven

Inventories - Schedule of Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Grain and oilseed	$ 888,768	$ 1,099,956
Energy	720,636	645,333
Agronomy	1,126,916	1,111,477
Processed grain and oilseed	124,686	141,360
Other	206,409	217,053
Total inventories	$ 3,067,415	$ 3,215,179
Percentage of LIFO Inventory	18%	16%
Inventory, LIFO Reserve	$ 456,300	$ 589,000

Deferred Costs, Capitalized, _3

Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Other Current Assets [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Current	$ 177,111	$ 320,119
Margin Deposit Assets	176,821	342,872
Prepaid Expense	202,392	149,682
Advances on Inventory Purchases	133,678	136,304
Restricted Cash, Current	78,997	79,301	$ 109,517
Short-Term Investments	500,921	0
Other Assets, Miscellaneous, Current	26,666	14,095
Other current assets	$ 1,296,586	$ 1,042,373
Derivative Asset, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]	Other current assets

Investments - Schedule of Inves

Investments - Schedule of Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Other Investments	$ 137,772	$ 129,885
Investments	3,780,967	3,828,872
CF Industries Nitrogen, LLC
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investments	2,544,530	2,577,391
Ventura Foods, LLC
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investments	511,231	519,169
Ardent Mills, LLC
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investments	234,021	265,146
Other equity method investments
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investments	$ 353,413	$ 337,281

Investments - Narrative (Detail

Investments - Narrative (Details)		12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2016	Aug. 31, 2024 USD ($) T	Aug. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Aug. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Feb. 01, 2096 USD ($)
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity income from investments, net of distributions received		$ (479,863,000)	$ (689,590,000)	$ (771,327,000)
Capital reserves		2,805,526,000	2,537,486,000
Retained Earnings, Undistributed Earnings from Equity Method Investees		612,200,000
Nitrogen Production
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity income from investments, net of distributions received		(275,531,000)	(394,678,000)	(593,182,000)
Ag
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity income from investments, net of distributions received		$ (65,190,000)	(48,725,000)	(82,357,000)
CF Industries Nitrogen
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage		8.40%
Supply agreement, term	80 years
Maximum annual granular urea eligible for purchases | T		1,100,000
Maximum annual UAN eligible for purchases | T		580,000
Equity method investments		$ 2,544,530,000	2,577,391,000
Cash Distribution from Equity Method		$ 308,400,000	458,900,000	$ 618,700,000
CF Industries Nitrogen | Forecast
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investments					$ 0
Ventura Foods
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage		50%
Equity method investments		$ 511,231,000	519,169,000
Ardent Mills
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage		12%
Equity method investments		$ 234,021,000	$ 265,146,000
TEMCO
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage		50%

Property, Plant and Equipment -

Property, Plant and Equipment - Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 11,430,433	$ 10,701,752
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	6,253,078	5,832,379
Total property, plant and equipment	5,177,355	4,869,373
Land and land improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	404,465	350,703
Buildings
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	1,394,911	1,242,913
Machinery and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	8,223,650	7,979,164
Office equipment and other
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	548,368	498,430
Construction in progress
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 859,039	$ 630,542

Property, Plant and Equipment_2

Property, Plant and Equipment - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation expense	$ 474.8	$ 457.9	$ 458.2

Other Assets - Schedule of Othe

Other Assets - Schedule of Other Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022	Aug. 31, 2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 179,976	$ 179,976
Customer lists, trademarks and other intangible assets	42,105	46,980
Notes receivable (Note 3)	94,325	76,919
Long-term derivative assets (Note 15)	2,853	1,119
Prepaid pension and other benefits (Note 13)	75,935	78,819
Capitalized major maintenance	223,119	289,377	$ 147,521	$ 196,641
Cash value life insurance	$ 152,772	$ 134,126
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]	Other assets	Other assets
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset	$ 218,844	$ 254,844
Other	58,041	68,364
Other assets	1,047,970	1,130,524
Customer lists, trademarks and other intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Customer lists, trademarks and other intangible assets	$ 42,105	$ 46,980

Other Assets - Narrative (Detai

Other Assets - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)				12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2024	Jul. 31, 2023	Jul. 31, 2022	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill				$ 179,976,000	$ 179,976,000
Goodwill impairment, result of annual impairment analysis	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Amortization of intangible assets				6,900,000	$ 6,700,000	$ 6,800,000
Nitrogen Production
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill				$ 0
Minimum | Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill [Line Items]
Intangible asset useful lives				2 years
Maximum | Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill [Line Items]
Intangible asset useful lives				30 years

Other Assets - Schedule of Inta

Other Assets - Schedule of Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying Amount	$ 97,440	$ 96,673
Accumulated Amortization	(55,335)	(49,693)
Net	42,105	46,980
Customer lists
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying Amount	86,389	85,341
Accumulated Amortization	(46,480)	(41,374)
Net	39,909	43,967
Trademarks and other intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying Amount	11,051	11,332
Accumulated Amortization	(8,855)	(8,319)
Net	$ 2,196	$ 3,013

Other Assets - Schedule of Defi

Other Assets - Schedule of Definite Lived Intangible Assets Estimated Annual Amortization Expense (Details) $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Maturity Schedule [Abstract]
2025	$ 6,694
2026	6,513
2027	6,458
2028	6,341
2029	4,706
Thereafter	11,393
Total	$ 42,105

Other Assets - Rollforward of C

Other Assets - Rollforward of Capitalized Maintenance Activity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Capitalized Maintenance Expense [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Year	$ 289,377	$ 147,521	$ 196,641
Cost Deferred	21,909	216,762	25,401
Amortization	(88,167)	(74,906)	(74,521)
Balance at End of Year	$ 223,119	$ 289,377	$ 147,521

Notes Payable and Long-Term D_2

Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt - Schedule of Notes Payable (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Notes payable	$ 306,831	$ 547,923
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate, at Point in Time	3.64%	5.37%
CHS Capital notes payable
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate, at Point in Time	4.34%	4.24%
CHS Capital notes payable | CHS Capital notes payable
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Notes payable	$ 143,695	$ 171,991
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] | Recourse loan commitments
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Notes payable	0
Short-term bank loans and notes payable current borrowing capacity	100,000
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] | Short-Term Notes Payable, Surplus Funds Program [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Notes payable	143,700
Revolving credit facility | Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] | Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Notes payable	$ 163,136	$ 375,932

Notes Payable and Long-Term D_3

Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022	Oct. 29, 2024	Apr. 18, 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest expense	$ 104,064	$ 137,442	$ 114,156
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	2,100,000
Notes payable	306,831	547,923
Long-term Debt	2,116,611				$ 700,000
Capitalized Interest	(25,700)	(14,000)	$ (6,100)
Long-term debt repaid	366,100
Loans and Leases Receivable, Loans in Process	0
Loan, Securitized or Asset-Backed Financing Arrangement, Principal Outstanding	$ 778,400
Unsecured debt | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	3.90%
Unsecured debt | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	9%
Five-year revolving facilities | Line of credit | Revolving credit facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, amount outstanding	$ 0
Debt Instrument, Term	5 years
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity	$ 2,800,000
Other international subsidiaries, lines of credit | Line of credit | Revolving credit facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, amount outstanding	162,700
Repurchase Facility [Member] | Subordinated Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	200,000
Line of Credit Facility, Fair Value of Amount Outstanding	0
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] | Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] | Revolving credit facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable	163,136	375,932
Recourse loan commitments | Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Short-term bank loans and notes payable current borrowing capacity	100,000
Notes payable	0
Short-Term Notes Payable, Surplus Funds Program [Member] | Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable	143,700
Committed Member
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
maximum availability under securitization	850,000
Uncommitted Member
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
maximum availability under securitization	$ 250,000
Additional Private placement, payable in its entirety in 2030 | Unsecured debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	5.68%
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 150,000
Long-term Debt	150,000	150,000
Unsecured term loans
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 1,000	$ 366,000
Unsecured term loans | Subsequent Event
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt				$ 300,000

Notes Payable and Long-Term D_4

Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt - Schedule of Primary Lines of Credit (Details) - Line of credit - Five-year revolving facilities - Revolving credit facility $ in Millions	Aug. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity	$ 2,800
Long-term Line of Credit	$ 0

Notes Payable and Long-Term D_5

Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt - Schedule of Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2024	Apr. 18, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable	$ 306,831		$ 547,923
Total long-term debt	2,116,611	$ 700,000
Debt Issuance Costs, Net	(4,562)		(3,127)
Other Long-Term Debt	2,511		2,550
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	2,161,460
Less current portion	337,266		7,839
Long-term portion	1,824,194		1,819,819
Long-term debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Finance Lease, Liability	42,395		42,438
Total Long-term Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Finance Lease, Liability	$ 49,511		49,235
Unsecured debt | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	3.90%
Unsecured debt | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	9%
term loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	6.85%
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] | Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] | Revolving credit facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable	$ 163,136		375,932
Private placement, payable in 2025 80k [Member] | Unsecured debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	80,000
Total long-term debt	$ 80,000		80,000
Interest rate	3.85%
Private placement, payable in 2025 100k [Member] | Unsecured debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 100,000
Total long-term debt	$ 100,000		100,000
Interest rate	3.80%
Private placement, payable in 2025 150k [Member] [Member] | Unsecured debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 150,000
Total long-term debt	$ 150,000		150,000
Interest rate	4.58%
Private placement, payable in its entirety in 2026 | Unsecured debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 80,000
Total long-term debt	$ 80,000		80,000
Interest rate	4.82%
Private placement, payable in its entirety in 2027 [Member] | Unsecured debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 58,000
Total long-term debt	$ 58,000		58,000
Interest rate	4.69%
Private placement, payable in its entirety in 2028 [Member] | Unsecured debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 95,000
Total long-term debt	$ 95,000		95,000
Interest rate	4.74%
Private placement, payable in its entirety in 2031 [Member] | Unsecured debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 100,000
Total long-term debt	$ 100,000		100,000
Interest rate	4.89%
Private placement, payable in its entirety 2033 [Member] | Unsecured debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 100,000
Total long-term debt	$ 100,000		100,000
Interest rate	4.71%
Private placement, payable in its entirety in 2036 [Member] | Unsecured debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 125,000
Total long-term debt	$ 125,000		125,000
Interest rate	5.40%
Private Placement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt	$ 2,113,000		1,413,000
us-gaap_DebtInstrumentName | us-gaap_LongtermDebtType
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Fair Value			1,827,658
Less current portion			7,839
Unsecured term loans
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt	1,000		366,000
Additional Private placement, payable in its entirety in 2027 | Unsecured debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	95,000
Total long-term debt	$ 95,000		95,000
Interest rate	3.24%
Private placement, payable in its entirety in 2030 | Unsecured debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 100,000
Total long-term debt	$ 100,000		100,000
Interest rate	3.48%
Private placement, payable in its entirety in 2032 | Unsecured debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 65,000
Total long-term debt	$ 65,000		65,000
Interest rate	3.58%
Private placement, payable in its entirety in 2035 | Unsecured debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 115,000
Total long-term debt	$ 115,000		115,000
Interest rate	3.73%
Additional Private placement, payable in its entirety in 2030 | Unsecured debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 150,000
Total long-term debt	$ 150,000		150,000
Interest rate	5.68%
Private placement, payable in its entirety in 2032 | Unsecured debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 150,000
Total long-term debt	$ 150,000		0
Interest rate	5.84%
Private placement, payable in its entirety 2034 | Unsecured debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 150,000
Total long-term debt	$ 150,000		0
Interest rate	5.93%
Private placement, payable in its entirety in 2037 | Unsecured debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 150,000
Total long-term debt	$ 150,000		0
Interest rate	6.05%
Private placement, payable in its entirety in 2039 | Unsecured debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 250,000
Total long-term debt	$ 250,000		$ 0
Interest rate	6.13%

Notes Payable and Long-Term D_6

Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt - Schedule of Minimum Future Payments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2024	Apr. 18, 2024
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2025	$ 330,620
2026	81,620
2027	58,621
2028	190,600
2029	150
Thereafter	1,455,000
Total	$ 2,116,611	$ 700,000

Other Liabilities (Details)

Other Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Customer Margin Deposits And Credit Balances	$ 95,369	$ 197,315
CustomerAdvancepayments	$ 337,045	356,760
Derivative Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]	Other Liabilities, Current
Derivative Liability, Current	$ 243,068	355,696
Other current liabilities	600,000	730,000	$ 1,000,000
Other Liabilities, Current	$ 1,275,482	$ 1,639,771

Income Taxes - Provision for (B

Income Taxes - Provision for (Benefit from) Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Current:
Federal	$ 21,608	$ 66,672	$ 56,582
State	23,750	36,925	24,224
Foreign	30,338	3,735	9,833
Current Total	75,696	107,332	90,639
Deferred:
Federal	(63,605)	7,799	41,710
State	(15,686)	(7,661)	491
Foreign	(1,277)	185	(724)
Deferred Total	(80,568)	323	41,477
Total	$ (4,872)	$ 107,655	$ 132,116

Income Taxes - Narrative (Detai

Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Income tax (benefit) expense	$ (4,872)	$ 107,655	$ 132,116
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net	3,214	122,453
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic	1,000,000	2,000,000	1,800,000
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign	$ 66,900	$ 55,400	$ (4,900)
Statutory federal income tax rate	21%	21%	21%
Operating Loss Carryforwards	$ 275,500
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration	62,800
Amount of unrecognized tax benefits that would benefit effective tax rate	65,100
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Expense	2,100	$ 800	$ 700
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued	6,200	3,700
State tax credit
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward, amount	115,300
NCRA | State tax credit
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward, amount	$ 115,300	$ 116,600

Income Taxes - Schedule of Defe

Income Taxes - Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023
Deferred tax assets:
Accrued expenses	$ 56,062	$ 51,960
Postretirement health care and deferred compensation	58,866	51,635
Tax credit carryforwards	91,114	97,730
Loss carryforwards	88,887	111,963
Nonqualified equity	533,784	467,519
Deferred tax asset lease obligation	52,980	62,225
Deferred Tax Asset, In-Process Research and Development	69,556	17,941
Other	19,592	25,223
Deferred tax assets valuation allowance	(166,590)	(182,466)
Total deferred tax assets	804,251	703,730
Deferred tax liabilities:
Pension costs	7,003	10,596
Investments	130,171	129,683
Property, plant and equipment	618,419	625,403
Deferred tax liability right of use asset	51,872	60,501
Total deferred tax liabilities	807,465	826,183
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net	$ 3,214	$ 122,453

Income Taxes - Reconciliation o

Income Taxes - Reconciliation of the Statutory Tax Rates to the Effective Tax Rates (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract]
Statutory federal income tax rate	21%	21%	21%
State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit	0.50%	1.10%	1.10%
Patronage earnings	(12.60%)	(13.00%)	(13.60%)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Percent	(6.80%)	(3.20%)	(3.20%)
Export activities at rates other than the U.S. statutory rate	1.40%	(0.20%)	0.40%
Intercompany transfer of business assets	0%	0%	(0.10%)
Increase in unrecognized tax benefits	2.70%	0%	0%
Valuation allowance	(0.10%)	0%	0.20%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Percent	(6.20%)	0%	0%
Other	(0.30%)	(0.30%)	1.50%
Effective tax rate	(0.40%)	(5.40%)	(7.30%)

Income Taxes - Rollforward of U

Income Taxes - Rollforward of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022	Aug. 31, 2021
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Additions attributable to current year tax positions	$ 2,027	$ 0	$ 0
Additions attributable to prior year tax positions	32,569	894	2,810
Reductions attributable to prior year tax positions	(85,513)	0	0
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations	(9,821)	0	0
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	$ 65,115	$ 125,853	$ 124,959	$ 122,149

Equities - Narrative (Details)

Equities - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024 USD ($) pools	Aug. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Aug. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Estimated patronage refunds	$ (300,000)	$ (365,000)	$ (500,000)
Cash patronage dividends payable	$ (366,012)	(503,057)	(51,026)
Patronage source earnings, percentage allocated to reserves	10%
Capital equity certificates, number of pools | pools	2
Equity redemptions, age	70 years
Redemptions of equities	$ 355,925	495,790	111,818
Preferred stock dividends paid	(168,668)	(168,668)	(168,668)
Estimated Cash Patronage Dividends Payable	300,000
futurePaymentsForRepurchaseOfOtherEquity	(300,000)
Total Patronage refunds, estimated	659,700
nonqualified patronage, estimated	282,400
Total patronage refunds	659,700
Class B, Series 1 Preferred Stock [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred Stock, Redemption Amount	536,500
Capital Reserves
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Estimated patronage refunds	(659,693)	(1,240,284)	(1,162,661)
Nonqualified Equity Certificates
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Estimated patronage refunds	282,431	169,159	153,858
Qualified Equity Certificates
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Estimated patronage refunds	77,300
Capital Equity Certificates
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Estimated patronage refunds	$ 77,262	$ 706,125	$ (508,803)

Equities - Summary of Outstandi

Equities - Summary of Outstanding Preferred Stock (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred Stock, Liquidation Preference Per Share	$ 25
8% Preferred Stock [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred Stock, Per Share Amounts of Preferred Dividends in Arrears	$ 2	$ 2
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding	12,272,003
Preferred Stock, Redemption Amount	$ 306.8
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock, net of issuance costs	$ 311.2
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage	8%
Class B, Series 1 Preferred Stock [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred Stock, Per Share Amounts of Preferred Dividends in Arrears	$ 1.97	1.97
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding	21,459,066
Preferred Stock, Redemption Amount	$ 536.5
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock, net of issuance costs	$ 569.3
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage	7.875%
Class B, Series 2 Preferred Stock [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred Stock, Per Share Amounts of Preferred Dividends in Arrears	$ 1.78	1.78
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding	16,800,000
Preferred Stock, Redemption Amount	$ 420
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock, net of issuance costs	$ 406.2
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage	7.10%
Class B, Series 3 Preferred Stock [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred Stock, Per Share Amounts of Preferred Dividends in Arrears	$ 1.69	1.69
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding	19,700,000
Preferred Stock, Redemption Amount	$ 492.5
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock, net of issuance costs	$ 476.7
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage	6.75%
Preferred Stock, Basis Spread on Dividends, Percent	6.75%
Class B, Series 4 Preferred Stock [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred Stock, Per Share Amounts of Preferred Dividends in Arrears	$ 1.88	$ 1.88
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding	20,700,000
Preferred Stock, Redemption Amount	$ 517.5
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock, net of issuance costs	$ 501
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage	7.50%

Equities - Accumulated Other Co

Equities - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance	$ 10,452,389	$ 9,461,266	$ 9,017,326
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(31,147)	(10,060)	(38,944)
Balance	10,761,924	10,452,389	9,461,266
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, before Tax	(29,445)	(13,596)	(52,163)
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax	180	93	22,240
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance	(173,925)	(168,640)	(141,385)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax	(29,265)	(13,503)	(29,923)
Tax effect	7,217	8,218	2,668
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(22,048)	(5,285)	(27,255)
Balance	(195,973)	(173,925)	(168,640)
Cash Flow Hedges
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, before Tax	14,950	(25,024)	(2,161)
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax	(15,287)	16,044	7,455
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance	2,032	8,843	4,824
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax	(337)	(8,980)	5,294
Tax effect	82	2,169	(1,275)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(255)	(6,811)	4,019
Balance	1,777	2,032	8,843
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, before Tax	(10,249)	1,829	(15,809)
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax	(1,227)	0	0
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance	(93,502)	(95,538)	(79,830)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax	(9,022)	1,829	(15,809)
Tax effect	178	207	101
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(8,844)	2,036	(15,708)
Balance	(102,346)	(93,502)	(95,538)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, before Tax	(24,744)	(36,791)	(70,133)
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax	(13,880)	16,137	29,695
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance	(265,395)	(255,335)	(216,391)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax	(38,624)	(20,654)	(40,438)
Tax effect	7,477	10,594	1,494
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(31,147)	(10,060)	(38,944)
Balance	$ (296,542)	$ (265,395)	$ (255,335)

Equity (Details)

Equity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Patronage [Line Items]
Total Patronage refunds, estimated	$ 659,700
Estimated Patronage distributed in cash	300,000
Patronage distributed in cash	366,000	$ 503,100	$ 51,000
Total estimated patronage distributed in equity	359,700
nonqualified patronage, estimated	282,400
Total patronage	1,243,300	1,174,000	286,600
Total patronage distributed in equity	$ 877,300	$ 670,900	$ 235,600

Benefit Plans - Financial Infor

Benefit Plans - Financial Information on Changes in Benefit Obligation, Plan Assets Funded and Balance Sheets Status (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Change in plan assets: [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of period	$ 736,150
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer	42,000
Fair value of plan assets at end of period	781,412	$ 736,150
Other Benefits
Change in benefit obligation:
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of period	22,572	24,524
Service cost	650	670	$ 996
Assumption change	681	(1,312)
Plan Amendments	0	0
Benefits paid	(1,725)	(1,792)
Projected benefit obligation at end of period	24,787	22,572	24,524
Change in plan assets: [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of period	0	0
Actual gain (loss) on plan assets	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer	1,725	1,792
Benefits Paid	(1,725)	(1,792)
Fair value of plan assets at end of period	0	0	0
Funded Status of Plan	(24,787)	(22,572)
ASSETS
Non-current assets	0	0
Liabilities [Abstract]
Current liabilities	(2,080)	(2,170)
Non-current liabilities	(22,707)	(20,402)
Ending balance	(24,787)	(22,572)
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss (pretax): [Abstract]
Prior service cost (credit)	(935)	(1,380)
Net (gain) loss	(14,335)	(18,096)
Ending balance	(15,270)	(19,476)
Qualified Pension Benefits | Pension Benefits
Change in benefit obligation:
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of period	708,511	759,173
Service cost	37,391	38,579	46,275
Assumption change	21,372	(45,216)
Plan Amendments	223	490
Benefits paid	(64,297)	(82,857)
Projected benefit obligation at end of period	760,763	708,511	759,173
Change in plan assets: [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of period	736,150	787,422
Actual gain (loss) on plan assets	67,559	(8,415)
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer	42,000	40,000
Benefits Paid	(64,297)	(82,857)
Fair value of plan assets at end of period	781,412	736,150	787,422
Funded Status of Plan	20,649	27,639
ASSETS
Non-current assets	20,649	27,639
Liabilities [Abstract]
Current liabilities	0	0
Non-current liabilities	0	0
Ending balance	20,649	27,639
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss (pretax): [Abstract]
Prior service cost (credit)	1,216	1,172
Net (gain) loss	269,122	247,609
Ending balance	270,338	248,781
Nonqualified Pension Benefits | Pension Benefits
Change in benefit obligation:
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of period	20,980	18,257
Service cost	1,968	1,840	926
Assumption change	626	(876)
Plan Amendments	0	0
Benefits paid	(1,635)	(1,140)
Projected benefit obligation at end of period	26,443	20,980	18,257
Change in plan assets: [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of period	0	0
Actual gain (loss) on plan assets	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer	1,635	1,140
Benefits Paid	(1,635)	(1,140)
Fair value of plan assets at end of period	0	0	$ 0
Funded Status of Plan	(26,443)	(20,980)
ASSETS
Non-current assets	0	0
Liabilities [Abstract]
Current liabilities	(3,950)	(2,880)
Non-current liabilities	(22,493)	(18,100)
Ending balance	(26,443)	(20,980)
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss (pretax): [Abstract]
Prior service cost (credit)	(47)	(160)
Net (gain) loss	8,001	4,294
Ending balance	$ 7,954	$ 4,134

Benefit Plans - Narrative (Deta

Benefit Plans - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer	$ 42,000
Defined benefit plan, health care benefits annual rate of increase in the per capita cost	8.70%
Defined benefit plan, health care benefits, decrease in the per capita cost trend rate	4.50%
Defined contribution plan, contributions by employer	$ 43,500	$ 38,700	$ 35,000
Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Accumulated benefit obligation	727,900	678,400
Defined benefit plan, expected future benefit payments, next twelve months	69,800
Non-Qualified Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Accumulated benefit obligation	26,200	20,900
Defined benefit plan, expected future benefit payments, next twelve months	3,950
Other Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer	1,725	$ 1,792
Defined benefit plan, expected future benefit payments, next twelve months	2,080
Pension Plans And Postretirement Plans, Defined Benefit, Non-Qualified [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, expected future benefit payments, next twelve months	$ 6,000
Maximum | Equity Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, target allocation percentage	55%
Maximum | Fixed Income Investments
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, target allocation percentage	80%
Minimum | Equity Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, target allocation percentage	20%
Minimum | Fixed Income Investments
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, target allocation percentage	45%

Benefit Plans - Information for

Benefit Plans - Information for the Pension Plans with an Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Projected benefit obligation	$ 26,443	$ 20,980
Accumulated benefit obligation	$ 26,173	$ 20,908

Benefit Plans - Components of N

Benefit Plans - Components of Net Periodic Benefit Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
experience study
Weighted-average assumptions to determine the net periodic benefit cost: [Abstract]
Actuarial (gain) loss	$ 0	$ 0
Other demographic experience
Weighted-average assumptions to determine the net periodic benefit cost: [Abstract]
Actuarial (gain) loss	1,465	(553)
Other Benefits
Component of net periodic benefit costs: [Abstract]
Service costs	650	670	$ 996
Expected return on assets	0	0	0
Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss	(1,616)	(1,615)	(1,259)
Periodic benefit costs, net	$ (267)	$ (355)	$ (205)
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Discount rate	5.33%	4.64%	2.57%
Weighted-average assumptions to determine the net periodic benefit cost: [Abstract]
Discount rate	5.01%	5.33%	4.64%
Amortization of prior service (credit) costs	$ (445)	$ (445)	$ (445)
Other Benefits | interest cost
Component of net periodic benefit costs: [Abstract]
Periodic benefit costs, net	1,144	1,035	503
Qualified Pension Benefits | experience study
Weighted-average assumptions to determine the net periodic benefit cost: [Abstract]
Actuarial (gain) loss	2,988	2,573
Qualified Pension Benefits | Other demographic experience
Weighted-average assumptions to determine the net periodic benefit cost: [Abstract]
Actuarial (gain) loss	18,647	5,181
Qualified Pension Benefits | Pension Benefits
Component of net periodic benefit costs: [Abstract]
Service costs	37,391	38,579	46,275
Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss	1,796	1,872	23,406
Periodic benefit costs, net	$ 27,433	$ 28,059	$ 43,064
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Discount rate	5.38%	4.69%	2.80%
Expected return on plan assets	5.64%	4.88%	4.88%
Rate of compensation increase	4.98%	4.93%	4.79%
Weighted-average assumptions to determine the net periodic benefit cost: [Abstract]
Discount rate	5.09%	5.38%	4.69%
Rate of compensation increase	4.98%	4.98%	4.93%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Weighted-Average Interest Crediting Rate	4.68%	4.80%	4.65%
Amortization of prior service (credit) costs	$ 178	$ 149	$ 174
Qualified Pension Benefits | Pension Benefits | interest cost
Component of net periodic benefit costs: [Abstract]
Periodic benefit costs, net	35,928	30,588	17,167
Qualified Pension Benefits | Pension Benefits | expected return on asset
Component of net periodic benefit costs: [Abstract]
Periodic benefit costs, net	(47,860)	(43,129)	(43,958)
Nonqualified Pension Benefits | experience study
Weighted-average assumptions to determine the net periodic benefit cost: [Abstract]
Actuarial (gain) loss	244	159
Nonqualified Pension Benefits | Other demographic experience
Weighted-average assumptions to determine the net periodic benefit cost: [Abstract]
Actuarial (gain) loss	3,217	1,999
Nonqualified Pension Benefits | Pension Benefits
Component of net periodic benefit costs: [Abstract]
Service costs	1,968	1,840	926
Expected return on assets	0	0	0
Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss	380	245	478
Periodic benefit costs, net	$ 3,277	$ 2,712	$ 1,571
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Discount rate	5.22%	4.48%	2.04%
Rate of compensation increase	4.98%	4.93%	4.79%
Weighted-average assumptions to determine the net periodic benefit cost: [Abstract]
Discount rate	4.78%	5.23%	4.49%
Rate of compensation increase	4.98%	4.98%	4.93%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Weighted-Average Interest Crediting Rate	4.68%	4.80%	4.65%
Amortization of prior service (credit) costs	$ (114)	$ (114)	$ (114)
Nonqualified Pension Benefits | Pension Benefits | interest cost
Component of net periodic benefit costs: [Abstract]
Periodic benefit costs, net	$ 1,043	$ 741	$ 281

Benefit Plans - Components of_2

Benefit Plans - Components of Net Periodic Benefit Costa and Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Pension Benefits | Qualified Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Prior service cost	$ 223	$ 490	$ 132
Net actuarial loss (gain)	23,309	14,082	59,020
Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss	(1,796)	(1,872)	(23,406)
Amortization of prior service (credit) costs	(178)	(149)	(174)
Settlement of retiree obligations	0	0	0
Total recognized in other comprehensive loss (income)	21,558	12,551	35,572
Pension Benefits | Nonqualified Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Prior service cost	0	0	0
Net actuarial loss (gain)	4,087	1,282	(1,537)
Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss	(380)	(245)	(478)
Amortization of prior service (credit) costs	114	114	114
Settlement of retiree obligations	0	0	(307)
Total recognized in other comprehensive loss (income)	3,821	1,151	(2,208)
Other Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Prior service cost	0	0	0
Net actuarial loss (gain)	2,145	(1,865)	(4,243)
Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss	1,616	1,615	1,259
Amortization of prior service (credit) costs	445	445	445
Settlement of retiree obligations	0	0	0
Total recognized in other comprehensive loss (income)	$ 4,206	$ 195	$ (2,539)

Benefit Plans - Schedule of Amo

Benefit Plans - Schedule of Amortization from Other Accumulated Comprehensive Income into Net Period Benefit Costs (Details) $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, health care benefits annual rate of increase in the per capita cost	8.70%
Defined benefit plan, health care benefits, decrease in the per capita cost trend rate	4.50%
Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fiscal 2018 Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	$ 199
Fiscal 2018 Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss	12,815
Non-Qualified Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fiscal 2018 Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	(47)
Fiscal 2018 Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss	799
Other Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fiscal 2018 Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	(445)
Fiscal 2018 Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss	$ (1,192)

Benefit Plans - Schedule of the

Benefit Plans - Schedule of the Effect a Percentage Point Change in the Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Effect on total of service and interest cost components (1% increase)	$ 190
Effect on total of service and interest cost components (1% decrease)	160
Effect on postretirement benefit obligation (1% increase)	1,600
Effect on postretirement benefit obligation (1% decrease)	$ 1,400
Nonqualified Pension Benefits | Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Weighted-Average Interest Crediting Rate	4.80%	4.65%	4.65%
Qualified Pension Benefits | Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Weighted-Average Interest Crediting Rate	4.80%	4.65%	4.65%

Benefit Plans - Expected Future

Benefit Plans - Expected Future Retiree Benefit Payments (Details) $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2025	$ 69,800
2026	72,100
2027	73,200
2028	75,900
2029	78,600
2030-2034	366,500
Non-Qualified Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2025	3,950
2026	4,080
2027	3,870
2028	3,560
2029	3,330
2030-2034	14,350
Other Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2025	2,080
2026	2,020
2027	1,990
2028	1,870
2029	1,780
2030-2034	$ 8,690
Equity Securities | Minimum
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, target allocation percentage	20%
Equity Securities | Maximum
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, target allocation percentage	55%

Benefit Plans - Schedule of Pen

Benefit Plans - Schedule of Pension Plans' Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plans assets, fair value	$ 781,412	$ 736,150
Cash and cash equivalents
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plans assets, fair value	12,416	12,505
Equity Securities: Common/collective trust [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plans assets, fair value	156,462	127,225
Fixed Income Securities: Common/collective trust [Member] [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plans assets, fair value	464,611	425,180
Partnership and joint venture interests
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plans assets, fair value	22,862	59,782
Other Investments
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plans assets, fair value	125,061	111,458
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plans assets, fair value	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Cash and cash equivalents
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plans assets, fair value	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Equity Securities: Common/collective trust [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plans assets, fair value	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Fixed Income Securities: Common/collective trust [Member] [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plans assets, fair value	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Partnership and joint venture interests
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plans assets, fair value	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Other Investments
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plans assets, fair value	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plans assets, fair value	43,714	37,648
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Cash and cash equivalents
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plans assets, fair value	12,416	12,505
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Equity Securities: Common/collective trust [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plans assets, fair value	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Fixed Income Securities: Common/collective trust [Member] [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plans assets, fair value	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Partnership and joint venture interests
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plans assets, fair value	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Other Investments
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plans assets, fair value	31,298	25,143
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plans assets, fair value	93,763	86,315
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Cash and cash equivalents
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plans assets, fair value	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Equity Securities: Common/collective trust [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plans assets, fair value	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Fixed Income Securities: Common/collective trust [Member] [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plans assets, fair value	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Partnership and joint venture interests
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plans assets, fair value	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Other Investments
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plans assets, fair value	$ 93,763	$ 86,315

Segment Reporting - Narrative (

Segment Reporting - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024 USD ($) segment	Aug. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Aug. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments | segment	3
Revenues	$ 39,261,229	$ 45,590,004	$ 47,791,666
Ag
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Revenues	30,416,859	35,425,204	37,460,211
Corporate and Other
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 77,875	$ 67,887	$ 36,681
CF Industries Nitrogen, LLC
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	8.40%
Ventura Foods
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	50%
Ardent Mills, LLC
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	12%
TEMCO
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	50%
Producer Ag
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	50%

Segment Reporting - Segment Inf

Segment Reporting - Segment Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue From Contract With Customer, Including Intersegment Revenue, Excluding Assessed Tax	$ 39,261,229	$ 45,590,004	$ 47,791,666
Intersegment Revenue	0	0	0
RevenueFromContractWithCustomerNetofIntersegmentRevenueExcludingAssessedTax	39,261,229	45,590,004	47,791,666
Operating earnings (loss)	584,358	1,343,500	1,129,086
Interest expense	104,064	137,442	114,156
Other income	(137,630)	(112,131)	(23,760)
Equity income from investments	(479,863)	(689,590)	(771,327)
Income before income taxes	1,097,787	2,007,779	1,810,017
Segment, Expenditure, Addition to Long-Lived Assets	808,763	564,522	354,444
Depreciation and amortization, including amortization of deferred major maintenance	481,724	464,615	461,972
Total assets	18,715,075	18,957,418
Nitrogen Production
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue From Contract With Customer, Including Intersegment Revenue, Excluding Assessed Tax	0	0	0
Intersegment Revenue	0	0	0
RevenueFromContractWithCustomerNetofIntersegmentRevenueExcludingAssessedTax	0	0	0
Operating earnings (loss)	(71,530)	(73,828)	(55,600)
Interest expense	61,942	60,090	48,110
Other income	(9,176)	0	11,487
Equity income from investments	(275,531)	(394,678)	(593,182)
Income before income taxes	151,235	260,760	477,985
Segment, Expenditure, Addition to Long-Lived Assets	0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization, including amortization of deferred major maintenance	0	0	0
Total assets	2,544,530	2,577,391
Ag
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue From Contract With Customer, Including Intersegment Revenue, Excluding Assessed Tax	30,432,758	35,456,969	37,489,203
Intersegment Revenue	(15,899)	(31,765)	(28,992)
RevenueFromContractWithCustomerNetofIntersegmentRevenueExcludingAssessedTax	30,416,859	35,425,204	37,460,211
Operating earnings (loss)	241,327	346,137	588,070
Interest expense	61,982	71,115	59,118
Other income	(98,142)	(88,061)	(46,277)
Equity income from investments	(65,190)	(48,725)	(82,357)
Income before income taxes	342,677	411,808	657,586
Segment, Expenditure, Addition to Long-Lived Assets	426,291	308,690	203,851
Depreciation and amortization, including amortization of deferred major maintenance	178,400	166,982	173,488
Total assets	7,279,846	7,095,283
Energy
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue From Contract With Customer, Including Intersegment Revenue, Excluding Assessed Tax	9,339,079	10,761,503	10,964,304
Intersegment Revenue	(572,584)	(664,590)	(669,530)
RevenueFromContractWithCustomerNetofIntersegmentRevenueExcludingAssessedTax	8,766,495	10,096,913	10,294,774
Operating earnings (loss)	403,854	1,071,492	633,832
Interest expense	(16,773)	7,672	6,768
Other income	(11,283)	(19,456)	(3,474)
Equity income from investments	2,857	7,833	13,987
Income before income taxes	429,053	1,075,443	616,551
Segment, Expenditure, Addition to Long-Lived Assets	204,151	204,003	116,136
Depreciation and amortization, including amortization of deferred major maintenance	255,795	254,115	250,972
Total assets	4,262,974	4,313,240
Corporate and Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue From Contract With Customer, Including Intersegment Revenue, Excluding Assessed Tax	94,113	82,107	45,278
Intersegment Revenue	(16,238)	(14,220)	(8,597)
RevenueFromContractWithCustomerNetofIntersegmentRevenueExcludingAssessedTax	77,875	67,887	36,681
Operating earnings (loss)	10,707	(301)	(37,216)
Interest expense	22,027	31,487	5,105
Other income	(44,143)	(37,536)	9,559
Equity income from investments	(141,999)	(254,020)	(109,775)
Income before income taxes	174,822	259,768	57,895
Segment, Expenditure, Addition to Long-Lived Assets	178,321	51,829	34,457
Depreciation and amortization, including amortization of deferred major maintenance	47,529	43,518	37,512
Total assets	4,627,725	4,971,504
Other Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue From Contract With Customer, Including Intersegment Revenue, Excluding Assessed Tax	(604,721)	(710,575)	(707,119)
Intersegment Revenue	604,721	710,575	707,119
RevenueFromContractWithCustomerNetofIntersegmentRevenueExcludingAssessedTax	0	0	0
Operating earnings (loss)	0	0	0
Interest expense	(25,114)	(32,922)	(4,945)
Other income	25,114	32,922	4,945
Equity income from investments	0	0	0
Income before income taxes	0	0	0
Segment, Expenditure, Addition to Long-Lived Assets	0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization, including amortization of deferred major maintenance	0	0	$ 0
Total assets	$ 0	$ 0

Segment Reporting - Sales By Ge

Segment Reporting - Sales By Geographic Regions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 39,261,229	$ 45,590,004	$ 47,791,666
North America (a)
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues	36,876,847	43,376,177	45,039,981
South America
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues	515,177	378,021	371,493
Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues	693,454	930,052	1,093,974
Asia Pacific (APAC)
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues	1,175,751	905,754	1,286,218
United States
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-lived assets	5,330,168	5,088,366
International
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-lived assets	70,306	70,384
srt_SegmentGeographicalDomain [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues	39,261,229	45,590,004	$ 47,791,666
Long-lived assets	$ 5,400,474	$ 5,158,750

Derivative Financial Instrume_3

Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities - Gross Fair Values of Derivative Assets, Derivative Liabilities, and Margin Deposits (Cash Collateral) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023
Reconciliation of gross and net fair value of assets and liabilities subject to offsetting arrangements [Line Items]
Gross Amounts Recognized	$ 174,738	$ 312,842
Derivative asset, fair value, gross amount not offset on Balance sheet	9,622	17,196
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral	165,116	295,646
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	246,279	362,930
Derivative Liability, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash, Offset	1,601	1,505
Derivative liability, fair value, gross amount not offset on balance sheet	9,622	17,196
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral	235,056	344,229
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Commodity derivatives
Reconciliation of gross and net fair value of assets and liabilities subject to offsetting arrangements [Line Items]
Gross Amounts Recognized	165,709	280,440
Derivative asset, fair value, gross amount not offset on Balance sheet	2,522	4,866
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral	163,187	275,574
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	221,803	349,131
Derivative Liability, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash, Offset	1,601	1,505
Derivative liability, fair value, gross amount not offset on balance sheet	2,522	4,866
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral	217,680	342,760
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign exchange derivatives
Reconciliation of gross and net fair value of assets and liabilities subject to offsetting arrangements [Line Items]
Gross Amounts Recognized	9,029	32,402
Derivative asset, fair value, gross amount not offset on Balance sheet	7,100	12,330
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral	1,929	20,072
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	24,476	13,799
Derivative Liability, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash, Offset	0	0
Derivative liability, fair value, gross amount not offset on balance sheet	7,100	12,330
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral	$ 17,376	$ 1,469

Derivative Financial Instrume_4

Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities - Narrative (Details) bbl in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024 USD ($) bbl	Aug. 31, 2023 USD ($) bbl
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Noncurrent, Excluding Fair Value Hedges	$ 2.9	$ 1.1
Derivative Liability, Noncurrent, Excluding Fair Value Hedges	$ 6	$ 12.6
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Volume | bbl	5.5	4.1
Foreign exchange derivatives | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 1,500	$ 1,900

Derivative Financial Instrume_5

Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities - Derivative Assets and Liabilities Not Designated as Hedging Instruments (Details) - Not Designated as Hedging Instrument - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	$ (29,391)	$ (392,365)	$ (556,656)
Commodity derivatives | Cost of goods sold
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	5,380	(360,937)	(568,877)
Foreign exchange derivatives | Cost of goods sold
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	(31,874)	(30,898)	9,587
Foreign exchange derivatives | Marketing, general and administrative expenses
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	(2,897)	(530)	577
Other derivatives | Other income
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	$ 0	$ 0	$ 2,057

Derivative Financial Instrume_6

Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities - Purchase and Sales Contracts Outstanding (Details) - Not Designated as Hedging Instrument t in Thousands, T in Thousands, MMBtu in Thousands, Bushels in Thousands, Barrels in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2024 T Bushels t Barrels MMBtu	Aug. 31, 2023 Barrels t MMBtu T Bushels
Grain and oilseed contracts [Member] | Long [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | Bushels	385,426	506,654
Grain and oilseed contracts [Member] | Short [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | Bushels	517,883	630,803
Energy products [Member] | Long [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | Barrels	8,438	11,839
Energy products [Member] | Short [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | Barrels	5,014	8,085
Processed grain and oilseed contracts [Member] | Long [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount	3,600	7,380
Processed grain and oilseed contracts [Member] | Short [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount	6,193	9,437
Crop nutrient contracts | Long [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount	73	70
Crop nutrient contracts | Short [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount	14	10
Ocean freight contracts | Long [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | t	0	40
Ocean freight contracts | Short [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | t	0	0
Natural gas contracts [Member] | Long [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | MMBtu	2,350	460
Natural gas contracts [Member] | Short [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | MMBtu	500	0

Derivative Financial Instrume_7

Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities - Derivative Instruments Designated as Hedging Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	$ 246,279	$ 362,930
Gross Amounts Recognized	$ 174,738	$ 312,842

Derivative Financial Instrume_8

Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities - Fair Value of Derivative Instruments Designated as Fair Value Hedges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative asset	$ 174,738	$ 312,842
Derivative liability	246,279	362,930
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative asset	5,226	8,395
Derivative liability	$ 2,781	$ 5,345

Derivative Financial Instrume_9

Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities - Pretax Gains (Losses) on Derivatives Accounted for as Hedging Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Commodity [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivative, Excluded Component, Increase (Decrease), after Adjustments and Tax	$ (605)	$ (12,285)	$ (2,071)

Derivative Financial Instrum_10

Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities - Pretax Gains (Losses) Recorded in Other Comprehensive Income Relating to Cash Flow Hedges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Commodity [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivative, Excluded Component, Increase (Decrease), after Adjustments and Tax	$ (605)	$ (12,285)	$ (2,071)

Derivative Financial Instrum_11

Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities - Pretax Gains (Losses) Relating to Cash Flow Hedges Reclassified from AOCL into Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Interest expense
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Interest rate derivatives	$ 16,454	$ (14,853)	$ (6,254)

Fair Value Measurements - Recur

Fair Value Measurements - Recurring Fair Value Measurements (Details) - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Securities Segregated under Other Regulations	$ 151,327	$ 225,715
Deposits, Fair Value Disclosure	500,921
Other assets	83,008	89,592
Total assets	915,220	636,544
Total liabilities	249,060	368,275
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Securities Segregated under Other Regulations	0
Deposits, Fair Value Disclosure	0
Other assets	0	0
Total assets	0	0
Total liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Securities Segregated under Other Regulations	136,258
Deposits, Fair Value Disclosure	500,921
Other assets	0	0
Total assets	814,689	315,893
Total liabilities	247,419	360,774
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Securities Segregated under Other Regulations	15,069	225,715
Deposits, Fair Value Disclosure	0
Other assets	83,008	89,592
Total assets	100,531	320,651
Total liabilities	1,641	7,501
Commodity derivatives
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments and Hedges, Liabilities	224,584	354,476
Derivative Instruments and Hedges, Assets	170,935	288,835
Commodity derivatives | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments and Hedges, Liabilities	0	0
Derivative Instruments and Hedges, Assets	0	0
Commodity derivatives | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments and Hedges, Liabilities	222,943	346,975
Derivative Instruments and Hedges, Assets	168,481	283,491
Commodity derivatives | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments and Hedges, Liabilities	1,641	7,501
Derivative Instruments and Hedges, Assets	2,454	5,344
Foreign currency derivatives
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure	9,029	32,402
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure	24,476	13,799
Foreign currency derivatives | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Foreign currency derivatives | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure	9,029	32,402
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure	24,476	13,799
Foreign currency derivatives | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 0	$ 0

Commitments and Contingencies -

Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	Aug. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Guarantees [Abstract]
Maximum guarantees allowed by bank covenants	$ 1,100
Guarantor obligations, maximum exposure, undiscounted	70.2
CHS Capital
Credit Commitments [Abstract]
CHS Capital long-term notes receivable additional available credit of counterparty	$ 1,200

Commitments and Contingencies_2

Commitments and Contingencies - Unconditional Purchase Obligations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Total payments under unconditional purchase obligation arrangements	$ 84,600	$ 77,800	$ 75,200
Minimum
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Long-term unconditional purchase obligations, Total	447,231
2025	85,140
2026	79,357
2027	64,942
2028	57,748
2029	55,115
Thereafter	$ 104,929

Related Party Transactions (Det

Related Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 39,261,229	$ 45,590,004	$ 47,791,666
Primarily CF Nitrogen, TEMCO, Ardent Mills and Ventura Foods
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Purchases	1,590,955	1,697,780	2,040,357
Revenues	2,396,916	1,653,125	$ 1,511,532
Other Receivables	334,778	80,510
Other Liabilities	$ 113,081	$ 90,267

Leases, Codification Topic 84_2

Leases, Codification Topic 842 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Leases [Abstract]
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Next Twelve Months	$ 8,956
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two	8,308
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Three	7,648
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Four	7,037
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Five	6,320
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due after Year Five	19,992
Finance Lease, Liability, Payment, Due	58,261
Finance Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount	8,750
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Next Rolling Twelve Months	71,326
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Four Years	28,675
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Five Years	15,907
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, Thereafter	27,770
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due	247,300
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount	24,010
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset	218,844	$ 254,844
Operating Lease, Expense	84,826	77,588	$ 71,209
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Amortization	9,506	8,966	8,967
Finance Lease, Interest Expense	1,964	1,646	1,469
Short-term Lease, Cost	25,753	20,068	16,915
Variable Lease, Cost	833	650	1,699
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset	$ 63,229	$ 64,381
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term	5 years 1 month 6 days	7 years
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term	8 years 7 months 6 days	9 years 7 months 6 days
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent	3.85%	3.50%
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent	3.99%	3.78%
Operating Lease, Payments	$ 78,614	$ 71,798	61,750
Finance Lease, Interest Payment on Liability	1,964	1,646	1,469
Finance Lease, Principal Payments	7,716	8,571	9,171
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability	73,183	69,837	54,199
Right of Use Asset Modification	12,277	$ 28,614	12,887
2023	60,192
2024	$ 43,430
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Finance Leased Asset, Type [Extensible Enumeration]	Property, plant and equipment	Property, plant and equipment
Operating Lease, Expense	$ 84,826	$ 77,588	71,209
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Amortization	9,506	8,966	8,967
Finance Lease, Interest Expense	1,964	1,646	1,469
Short-term Lease, Cost	25,753	20,068	16,915
Variable Lease, Cost	833	650	1,699
Operating Lease, Cost	122,882	108,918	100,259
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset	218,844	254,844
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset	$ 63,229	$ 64,381
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term	5 years 1 month 6 days	7 years
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term	8 years 7 months 6 days	9 years 7 months 6 days
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent	3.85%	3.50%
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent	3.99%	3.78%
Operating Lease, Payments	$ 78,614	$ 71,798	61,750
Finance Lease, Interest Payment on Liability	1,964	1,646	1,469
Finance Lease, Principal Payments	7,716	8,571	9,171
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability	73,183	69,837	54,199
Right of Use Asset Modification	$ 12,277	$ 28,614	$ 12,887
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]	Other assets	Other assets
Liabilities, Total
Leases [Abstract]
Operating Lease, Liability	$ 223,290	$ 261,852
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Operating Lease, Liability	223,290	261,852
Long-term debt
Leases [Abstract]
Finance Lease, Liability	42,395	42,438
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Finance Lease, Liability	42,395	42,438
Other Liabilities [Member]
Leases [Abstract]
Operating Lease, Liability	161,494	200,758
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Operating Lease, Liability	161,494	200,758
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Leases [Abstract]
Operating Lease, Liability	61,796	61,094
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Operating Lease, Liability	61,796	61,094
Total Long-term Debt
Leases [Abstract]
Finance Lease, Liability	49,511	49,235
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Finance Lease, Liability	49,511	49,235
Short-Term Debt
Leases [Abstract]
Finance Lease, Liability	7,116	6,797
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Finance Lease, Liability	$ 7,116	$ 6,797

Schedule II - Valuation and Q_2

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Allowances for doubtful accounts
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Year	$ 76,627	$ 127,917	$ 143,722
Additions: Charged to Costs and Expenses	8,359	2,348	25,289
Deductions: Write-offs, Net of Recoveries	(5,177)	(53,638)	(41,094)
Balance at End of Year	79,809	76,627	127,917
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Year	182,466	189,685	208,810
Additions: Charged to Costs and Expenses	6,745	9,705	18,341
Deductions: Write-offs, Net of Recoveries	(22,621)	(16,924)	(37,466)
Balance at End of Year	$ 166,590	$ 182,466	$ 189,685